The graph shows the amount of money George saved from his pocket money every month from January to May.
- How much money did George save altogether from January to May?
- What was the average amount of money George saved from January to May?
- George saved $34 in June. The amount saved increased by 100% from June to July and another 100% from July to August. How much money did George save in August?
(a)
Amount saved in January = $18
Amount saved in February = 40
Amount saved in March = $0
Amount saved in April = $69
Amount saved in May = $88
Total amount saved from January to May
= 18 + 40 + 69 + 88
= $215
(b)
Average amount saved from January to May
= 215 ÷ 5
= $43
(c)
Amount that George saved in June = $34
Amount that George saved in July
= 34 + 34
= $68
Amount that George saved in August
= 68 + 68
= $136
Answer(s): (a) $215; (b) $43; (c) $136
