PSLEGem received $74 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 Gem spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Gem spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Gem spent in Jan = $35
Amount that Gem spent in Feb = $57
Amount that Gem spent in Mar = $50
Amount that Gem spent in Apr = $26
Amount that Gem spent in May = $35
Difference between the amounts Gem spent in Feb and May
= 57 - 35
= $22
(b)
Half of Gem's monthly allowance
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Gem spent more than half her allowance: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $22; (b) Feb, Mar