Joelle received $76 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 Joelle spent in Jul and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Joelle spent in May = $51
Amount that Joelle spent in Jun = $38
Amount that Joelle spent in Jul = $28
Amount that Joelle spent in Aug = $21
Amount that Joelle spent in Sep = $52
Difference between the amounts Joelle spent in Jul and Sep
= 52 - 28
= $24
(b)
Half of Joelle's monthly pocket money
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money: May, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) May, Sep