The graph shows the amount of money Jeremy saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Jeremy save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Jeremy saved from January to May?
- Jeremy saved $68 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Jeremy save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $43
Amount saved in February = $55
Amount saved in March = $80
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $47
Total amount saved from January to May
= 43 + 55 + 80 + 47
= $225
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 225 ÷ 5
= $45
(c)
Amount that Jeremy saved in June = $68
Amount that Jeremy saved in July
= 68 + 68
= $136
Amount that Jeremy saved in August
= 136 + 136
= $272
Answer(s): (a) $225; (b) $45; (c) $272