Cindy 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 Cindy spent in Oct and in Dec?
- Write down all the months in which Cindy spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Cindy spent in Aug = $47
Amount that Cindy spent in Sep = $37
Amount that Cindy spent in Oct = $29
Amount that Cindy spent in Nov = $30
Amount that Cindy spent in Dec = $38
Difference between the amounts Cindy spent in Oct and Dec
= 38 - 29
= $9
(b)
Half of Cindy's monthly pocket money
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Cindy spent more than half her pocket money: Aug, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) Aug, Dec