PSLEThe graph shows the amount of money Fred saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Fred save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Fred saved from January to May?
- Fred saved $73 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Fred save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $36
Amount saved in February = 0
Amount saved in March = $31
Amount saved in April = $78
Amount saved in May = $100
Total amount saved from January to May
= 36 + 31 + 78 + 100
= $245
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 245 ÷ 5
= $49
(c)
Amount that Fred saved in June = $73
Amount that Fred saved in July
= 73 + 73
= $146
Amount that Fred saved in August
= 146 + 146
= $292
Answer(s): (a) $245; (b) $49; (c) $292