PSLENatalie received $90 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 Natalie spent in Oct and in Jan?
- Write down all the months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Natalie spent in Oct = $34
Amount that Natalie spent in Nov = $34
Amount that Natalie spent in Dec = $36
Amount that Natalie spent in Jan = $50
Amount that Natalie spent in Feb = $56
Difference between the amounts Natalie spent in Oct and Jan
= 50 - 34
= $16
(b)
Half of Natalie's monthly allowance
= 90 ÷ 2
= $45
Months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Jan, Feb