PSLEJane received $88 from her father each month for her allowance. The line graph shows the amount of allowance she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Jane spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jane spent in Aug = $37
Amount that Jane spent in Sep = $22
Amount that Jane spent in Oct = $42
Amount that Jane spent in Nov = $54
Amount that Jane spent in Dec = $50
Difference between the amounts Jane spent in Aug and Nov
= 54 - 37
= $17
(b)
Half of Jane's monthly allowance
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) Nov, Dec