PSLEEmily received $86 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 Emily spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Emily spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Emily spent in Nov = $41
Amount that Emily spent in Dec = $54
Amount that Emily spent in Jan = $56
Amount that Emily spent in Feb = $28
Amount that Emily spent in Mar = $30
Difference between the amounts Emily spent in Dec and Mar
= 54 - 30
= $24
(b)
Half of Emily's monthly allowance
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Emily spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) Dec, Jan