PSLETammy received $72 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 Tammy spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Tammy spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Tammy spent in May = $55
Amount that Tammy spent in Jun = $59
Amount that Tammy spent in Jul = $23
Amount that Tammy spent in Aug = $32
Amount that Tammy spent in Sep = $32
Difference between the amounts Tammy spent in May and Aug
= 55 - 32
= $23
(b)
Half of Tammy's monthly pocket money
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Tammy spent more than half her pocket money: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $23, (b) May, Jun