Lucy received $72 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 Lucy spent in Sep and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Lucy spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Lucy spent in Jul = $41
Amount that Lucy spent in Aug = $25
Amount that Lucy spent in Sep = $25
Amount that Lucy spent in Oct = $32
Amount that Lucy spent in Nov = $44
Difference between the amounts Lucy spent in Sep and Nov
= 44 - 25
= $19
(b)
Half of Lucy's monthly allowance
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Lucy spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $19; (b) Jul, Nov