PSLERoshel received $76 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 Roshel spent in Apr and in Jul?
- Write down all the months in which Roshel spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Roshel spent in Apr = $28
Amount that Roshel spent in May = $25
Amount that Roshel spent in Jun = $26
Amount that Roshel spent in Jul = $55
Amount that Roshel spent in Aug = $58
Difference between the amounts Roshel spent in Apr and Jul
= 55 - 28
= $27
(b)
Half of Roshel's monthly allowance
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Roshel spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) Jul, Aug