PSLEZara received $84 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 Zara spent in Sep and in Dec?
- Write down all the months in which Zara spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Zara spent in Aug = $32
Amount that Zara spent in Sep = $49
Amount that Zara spent in Oct = $48
Amount that Zara spent in Nov = $22
Amount that Zara spent in Dec = $26
Difference between the amounts Zara spent in Sep and Dec
= 49 - 26
= $23
(b)
Half of Zara's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Zara spent more than half her allowance: Sep, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) Sep, Oct