The graph shows the amount of money Bobby saved from his pocket money every month from February to June.
- How much money did Bobby save altogether from February to June?
- What was the average amount of money Bobby saved from February to June?
- Bobby saved $59 in July. The amount saved increased by 100% from July to August and another 100% from August to September. How much money did Bobby save in September?
(a)
Amount saved in February = $46
Amount saved in March = $100
Amount saved in April = $95
Amount saved in May = $0
Amount saved in June = $74
Total amount saved from February to June
= 46 + 100 + 95 + 74
= $315
(b)
Average amount saved from February to June
= 315 ÷ 5
= $63
(c)
Amount that Bobby saved in July = $59
Amount that Bobby saved in August
= 59 + 59
= $118
Amount that Bobby saved in September
= 118 + 118
= $236
Answer(s): (a) $315; (b) $63; (c) $236
