PSLENicole received $68 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 Nicole spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Nicole spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Nicole spent in Jul = $28
Amount that Nicole spent in Aug = $42
Amount that Nicole spent in Sep = $52
Amount that Nicole spent in Oct = $32
Amount that Nicole spent in Nov = $20
Difference between the amounts Nicole spent in Aug and Nov
= 42 - 20
= $22
(b)
Half of Nicole's monthly pocket money
= 68 ÷ 2
= $34
Months in which Nicole spent more than half her pocket money: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $22; (b) Aug, Sep