PSLEPamela received $68 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 Pamela spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Pamela spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Pamela spent in May = $30
Amount that Pamela spent in Jun = $41
Amount that Pamela spent in Jul = $44
Amount that Pamela spent in Aug = $27
Amount that Pamela spent in Sep = $20
Difference between the amounts Pamela spent in Jun and Sep
= 41 - 20
= $21
(b)
Half of Pamela's monthly allowance
= 68 ÷ 2
= $34
Months in which Pamela spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) Jun, Jul