PSLEAbi 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 Abi spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Abi spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Abi spent in May = $39
Amount that Abi spent in Jun = $25
Amount that Abi spent in Jul = $22
Amount that Abi spent in Aug = $53
Amount that Abi spent in Sep = $52
Difference between the amounts Abi spent in May and Aug
= 53 - 39
= $14
(b)
Half of Abi's monthly allowance
= 90 ÷ 2
= $45
Months in which Abi spent more than half her allowance: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $14; (b) Aug, Sep