The graph shows the amount of money Ethan saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Ethan save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Ethan saved from April to August?
- Ethan saved $86 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Ethan save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $31
Amount saved in May = $52
Amount saved in June = $85
Amount saved in July = $0
Amount saved in August = $82
Total amount saved from April to August
= 31 + 52 + 85 + 82
= $250
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 250 ÷ 5
= $50
(c)
Amount that Ethan saved in September = $86
Amount that Ethan saved in October
= 86 + 86
= $172
Amount that Ethan saved in November
= 172 + 172
= $344
Answer(s): (a) $250; (b) $50; (c) $344
