The graph shows the amount of money Liam saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Liam save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Liam saved from January to May?
- Liam saved $71 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Liam save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $18
Amount saved in February = 90
Amount saved in March = $0
Amount saved in April = $98
Amount saved in May = $84
Total amount saved from January to May
= 18 + 90 + 98 + 84
= $290
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 290 ÷ 5
= $58
(c)
Amount that Liam saved in June = $71
Amount that Liam saved in July
= 71 + 71
= $142
Amount that Liam saved in August
= 142 + 142
= $284
Answer(s): (a) $290; (b) $58; (c) $284