The graph shows the amount of money Jenson saved from his pocket money every month from February to June.
- How much money did Jenson save altogether from February to June?
- What was the average amount of money Jenson saved from February to June?
- Jenson saved $58 in July. The amount saved increased by 100% from July to August and another 100% from August to September. How much money did Jenson save in September?
(a)
Amount saved in February = $25
Amount saved in March = 34
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $78
Amount saved in June = $23
Total amount saved from February to June
= 25 + 34 + 78 + 23
= $160
(b)
Average amount saved from February to June
= 160 ÷ 5
= $32
(c)
Amount that Jenson saved in July = $58
Amount that Jenson saved in August
= 58 + 58
= $116
Amount that Jenson saved in September
= 116 + 116
= $232
Answer(s): (a) $160; (b) $32; (c) $232
