The graph shows the amount of money Fred saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Fred save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Fred saved from April to August?
- Fred saved $55 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Fred save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $27
Amount saved in May = $86
Amount saved in June = $77
Amount saved in July = $0
Amount saved in August = $70
Total amount saved from April to August
= 27 + 86 + 77 + 70
= $260
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 260 ÷ 5
= $52
(c)
Amount that Fred saved in September = $55
Amount that Fred saved in October
= 55 + 55
= $110
Amount that Fred saved in November
= 110 + 110
= $220
Answer(s): (a) $260; (b) $52; (c) $220