PSLERachel received $74 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 Rachel spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Rachel spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Rachel spent in Apr = $31
Amount that Rachel spent in May = $60
Amount that Rachel spent in Jun = $59
Amount that Rachel spent in Jul = $25
Amount that Rachel spent in Aug = $34
Difference between the amounts Rachel spent in May and Aug
= 60 - 34
= $26
(b)
Half of Rachel's monthly allowance
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Rachel spent more than half her allowance: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) May, Jun