The graph shows the amount of money George saved from his pocket money every month from March to July.
- How much money did George save altogether from March to July?
- What was the average amount of money George saved from March to July?
- George saved $86 in August. The amount saved increased by 100% from August to September and another 100% from September to October. How much money did George save in October?
(a)
Amount saved in March = $47
Amount saved in April = 76
Amount saved in May = $0
Amount saved in June = $83
Amount saved in July = $29
Total amount saved from March to July
= 47 + 76 + 83 + 29
= $235
(b)
Average amount saved from March to July
= 235 ÷ 5
= $47
(c)
Amount that George saved in August = $86
Amount that George saved in September
= 86 + 86
= $172
Amount that George saved in October
= 172 + 172
= $344
Answer(s): (a) $235; (b) $47; (c) $344