Nora received $72 from her father each month for her pocket money. The line graph shows the amount of pocket money she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Nora spent in Feb and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Nora spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Nora spent in Dec = $37
Amount that Nora spent in Jan = $32
Amount that Nora spent in Feb = $21
Amount that Nora spent in Mar = $31
Amount that Nora spent in Apr = $42
Difference between the amounts Nora spent in Feb and Apr
= 42 - 21
= $21
(b)
Half of Nora's monthly pocket money
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Nora spent more than half her pocket money: Dec, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) Dec, Apr