PSLENora 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 Nora spent in Apr and in Jul?
- Write down all the months in which Nora spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Nora spent in Apr = $35
Amount that Nora spent in May = $40
Amount that Nora spent in Jun = $26
Amount that Nora spent in Jul = $45
Amount that Nora spent in Aug = $57
Difference between the amounts Nora spent in Apr and Jul
= 45 - 35
= $10
(b)
Half of Nora's monthly allowance
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Months in which Nora spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $10; (b) Jul, Aug