PSLEShiyun received $80 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 Shiyun spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Shiyun spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Shiyun spent in Feb = $31
Amount that Shiyun spent in Mar = $36
Amount that Shiyun spent in Apr = $23
Amount that Shiyun spent in May = $48
Amount that Shiyun spent in Jun = $58
Difference between the amounts Shiyun spent in Feb and May
= 48 - 31
= $17
(b)
Half of Shiyun's monthly allowance
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Months in which Shiyun spent more than half her allowance: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) May, Jun