PSLEOpal received $88 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 Opal spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Opal spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Opal spent in Jul = $38
Amount that Opal spent in Aug = $60
Amount that Opal spent in Sep = $49
Amount that Opal spent in Oct = $25
Amount that Opal spent in Nov = $36
Difference between the amounts Opal spent in Aug and Nov
= 60 - 36
= $24
(b)
Half of Opal's monthly pocket money
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Opal spent more than half her pocket money: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) Aug, Sep