PSLEGabby received $54 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 Gabby spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Gabby spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Gabby spent in Nov = $22
Amount that Gabby spent in Dec = $36
Amount that Gabby spent in Jan = $36
Amount that Gabby spent in Feb = $27
Amount that Gabby spent in Mar = $20
Difference between the amounts Gabby spent in Dec and Mar
= 36 - 20
= $16
(b)
Half of Gabby's monthly allowance
= 54 ÷ 2
= $27
Months in which Gabby spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Dec, Jan