PSLEElyse received $70 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 Elyse spent in Oct and in Jan?
- Write down all the months in which Elyse spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Elyse spent in Oct = $55
Amount that Elyse spent in Nov = $41
Amount that Elyse spent in Dec = $27
Amount that Elyse spent in Jan = $26
Amount that Elyse spent in Feb = $22
Difference between the amounts Elyse spent in Oct and Jan
= 55 - 26
= $29
(b)
Half of Elyse's monthly pocket money
= 70 ÷ 2
= $35
Months in which Elyse spent more than half her pocket money: Oct, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $29, (b) Oct, Nov