Usha received $82 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 Usha spent in May and in Jul?
- Write down all the months in which Usha spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Usha spent in Mar = $46
Amount that Usha spent in Apr = $35
Amount that Usha spent in May = $41
Amount that Usha spent in Jun = $38
Amount that Usha spent in Jul = $45
Difference between the amounts Usha spent in May and Jul
= 45 - 41
= $4
(b)
Half of Usha's monthly pocket money
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Usha spent more than half her pocket money: Mar, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) Mar, Jul