The graph shows the amount of money Paul saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did Paul save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money Paul saved from January to May?
- Paul saved $53 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did Paul save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $10
Amount saved in February = $55
Amount saved in March = $31
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $89
Total amount saved from January to May
= 10 + 55 + 31 + 89
= $185
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 185 ÷ 5
= $37
(c)
Amount that Paul saved in June = $53
Amount that Paul saved in July
= 53 + 53
= $106
Amount that Paul saved in August
= 106 + 106
= $212
Answer(s): (a) $185; (b) $37; (c) $212
