PSLECindy 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 Cindy spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Cindy spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Cindy spent in Nov = $36
Amount that Cindy spent in Dec = $58
Amount that Cindy spent in Jan = $55
Amount that Cindy spent in Feb = $41
Amount that Cindy spent in Mar = $39
Difference between the amounts Cindy spent in Dec and Mar
= 58 - 39
= $19
(b)
Half of Cindy's monthly allowance
= 90 ÷ 2
= $45
Months in which Cindy spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $19; (b) Dec, Jan