PSLEJean received $74 from her father each month for her pocket money. The line graph shows the amount of pocket money she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Jean spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Jean spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jean spent in Jun = $60
Amount that Jean spent in Jul = $60
Amount that Jean spent in Aug = $24
Amount that Jean spent in Sep = $29
Amount that Jean spent in Oct = $34
Difference between the amounts Jean spent in Jun and Sep
= 60 - 29
= $31
(b)
Half of Jean's monthly pocket money
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Jean spent more than half her pocket money: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $31, (b) Jun, Jul