PSLEYoko received $58 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 Yoko spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Yoko spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Yoko spent in Jun = $24
Amount that Yoko spent in Jul = $59
Amount that Yoko spent in Aug = $56
Amount that Yoko spent in Sep = $27
Amount that Yoko spent in Oct = $29
Difference between the amounts Yoko spent in Jul and Oct
= 59 - 29
= $30
(b)
Half of Yoko's monthly allowance
= 58 ÷ 2
= $29
Months in which Yoko spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $30; (b) Jul, Aug