PSLEWinnie received $84 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 Winnie spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Winnie spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Winnie spent in Nov = $29
Amount that Winnie spent in Dec = $49
Amount that Winnie spent in Jan = $58
Amount that Winnie spent in Feb = $25
Amount that Winnie spent in Mar = $30
Difference between the amounts Winnie spent in Dec and Mar
= 49 - 30
= $19
(b)
Half of Winnie's monthly pocket money
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Winnie spent more than half her pocket money: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $19; (b) Dec, Jan