Xuan received $62 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 Xuan spent in Aug and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Xuan spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Xuan spent in Jun = $42
Amount that Xuan spent in Jul = $29
Amount that Xuan spent in Aug = $28
Amount that Xuan spent in Sep = $25
Amount that Xuan spent in Oct = $37
Difference between the amounts Xuan spent in Aug and Oct
= 37 - 28
= $9
(b)
Half of Xuan's monthly allowance
= 62 ÷ 2
= $31
Months in which Xuan spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) Jun, Oct