PSLEErika received $56 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 Erika spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Erika spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Erika spent in Feb = $20
Amount that Erika spent in Mar = $33
Amount that Erika spent in Apr = $57
Amount that Erika spent in May = $27
Amount that Erika spent in Jun = $28
Difference between the amounts Erika spent in Mar and Jun
= 33 - 28
= $5
(b)
Half of Erika's monthly pocket money
= 56 ÷ 2
= $28
Months in which Erika spent more than half her pocket money: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $5; (b) Mar, Apr