The graph shows the amount of money Brandon saved from his pocket money every month from February to June.
- How much money did Brandon save altogether from February to June?
- What was the average amount of money Brandon saved from February to June?
- Brandon saved $31 in July. The amount saved increased by 100% from July to August and another 100% from August to September. How much money did Brandon save in September?
(a)
Amount saved in February = $16
Amount saved in March = 93
Amount saved in April = $0
Amount saved in May = $92
Amount saved in June = $39
Total amount saved from February to June
= 16 + 93 + 92 + 39
= $240
(b)
Average amount saved from February to June
= 240 ÷ 5
= $48
(c)
Amount that Brandon saved in July = $31
Amount that Brandon saved in August
= 31 + 31
= $62
Amount that Brandon saved in September
= 62 + 62
= $124
Answer(s): (a) $240; (b) $48; (c) $124