The graph shows the amount of money Oscar saved from his pocket money every month from March to July.
- How much money did Oscar save altogether from March to July?
- What was the average amount of money Oscar saved from March to July?
- Oscar saved $65 in August. The amount saved increased by 100% from August to September and another 100% from September to October. How much money did Oscar save in October?
(a)
Amount saved in March = $35
Amount saved in April = $99
Amount saved in May = $71
Amount saved in June = $0
Amount saved in July = $35
Total amount saved from March to July
= 35 + 99 + 71 + 35
= $240
(b)
Average amount saved from March to July
= 240 ÷ 5
= $48
(c)
Amount that Oscar saved in August = $65
Amount that Oscar saved in September
= 65 + 65
= $130
Amount that Oscar saved in October
= 130 + 130
= $260
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $48; (c) $260
