PSLEOlivia 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 Olivia spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Olivia spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Olivia spent in Jan = $32
Amount that Olivia spent in Feb = $53
Amount that Olivia spent in Mar = $41
Amount that Olivia spent in Apr = $30
Amount that Olivia spent in May = $36
Difference between the amounts Olivia spent in Feb and May
= 53 - 36
= $17
(b)
Half of Olivia's monthly pocket money
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Olivia spent more than half her pocket money: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) Feb, Mar