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 $40 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 = $12
Amount saved in February = $94
Amount saved in March = $55
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $89
Total amount saved from January to May
= 12 + 94 + 55 + 89
= $250
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 250 ÷ 5
= $50
(c)
Amount that Liam saved in June = $40
Amount that Liam saved in July
= 40 + 40
= $80
Amount that Liam saved in August
= 80 + 80
= $160
Answer(s): (a) $250; (b) $50; (c) $160
