The graph shows the amount of money Tommy saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Tommy save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Tommy saved from January to May?
- Tommy saved $66 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Tommy save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $29
Amount saved in February = $93
Amount saved in March = $92
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $56
Total amount saved from January to May
= 29 + 93 + 92 + 56
= $270
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 270 ÷ 5
= $54
(c)
Amount that Tommy saved in June = $66
Amount that Tommy saved in July
= 66 + 66
= $132
Amount that Tommy saved in August
= 132 + 132
= $264
Answer(s): (a) $270; (b) $54; (c) $264