PSLEEmily received $86 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 Emily spent in Nov and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Emily spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Emily spent in Nov = $56
Amount that Emily spent in Dec = $60
Amount that Emily spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Emily spent in Feb = $30
Amount that Emily spent in Mar = $23
Difference between the amounts Emily spent in Nov and Feb
= 56 - 30
= $26
(b)
Half of Emily's monthly allowance
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Emily spent more than half her allowance: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $26, (b) Nov, Dec