PSLEXandra received $80 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 Xandra spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Xandra spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Xandra spent in May = $56
Amount that Xandra spent in Jun = $57
Amount that Xandra spent in Jul = $25
Amount that Xandra spent in Aug = $26
Amount that Xandra spent in Sep = $30
Difference between the amounts Xandra spent in May and Aug
= 56 - 26
= $30
(b)
Half of Xandra's monthly pocket money
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Months in which Xandra spent more than half her pocket money: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $30, (b) May, Jun