The graph shows the amount of money Brandon saved from his pocket money every month from April to August.
- How much money did Brandon save altogether from April to August?
- What was the average amount of money Brandon saved from April to August?
- Brandon saved $23 in September. The amount saved increased by 100% from September to October and another 100% from October to November. How much money did Brandon save in November?
(a)
Amount saved in April = $15
Amount saved in May = 99
Amount saved in June = $0
Amount saved in July = $87
Amount saved in August = $79
Total amount saved from April to August
= 15 + 99 + 87 + 79
= $280
(b)
Average amount saved from April to August
= 280 ÷ 5
= $56
(c)
Amount that Brandon saved in September = $23
Amount that Brandon saved in October
= 23 + 23
= $46
Amount that Brandon saved in November
= 46 + 46
= $92
Answer(s): (a) $280; (b) $56; (c) $92
