The graph shows the amount of money Perry saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Perry save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Perry saved from January to May?
- Perry saved $60 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Perry save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $32
Amount saved in February = $67
Amount saved in March = $74
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $62
Total amount saved from January to May
= 32 + 67 + 74 + 62
= $235
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 235 ÷ 5
= $47
(c)
Amount that Perry saved in June = $60
Amount that Perry saved in July
= 60 + 60
= $120
Amount that Perry saved in August
= 120 + 120
= $240
Answer(s): (a) $235; (b) $47; (c) $240