The graph shows the amount of money Gabriel saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Gabriel save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Gabriel saved from April to August?
- Gabriel saved $71 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Gabriel save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $31
Amount saved in May = $54
Amount saved in June = $83
Amount saved in July = $0
Amount saved in August = $87
Total amount saved from April to August
= 31 + 54 + 83 + 87
= $255
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 255 ÷ 5
= $51
(c)
Amount that Gabriel saved in September = $71
Amount that Gabriel saved in October
= 71 + 71
= $142
Amount that Gabriel saved in November
= 142 + 142
= $284
Answer(s): (a) $255; (b) $51; (c) $284