PSLEYoko received $78 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 Yoko spent in Nov and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Yoko spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Yoko spent in Oct = $23
Amount that Yoko spent in Nov = $59
Amount that Yoko spent in Dec = $50
Amount that Yoko spent in Jan = $35
Amount that Yoko spent in Feb = $36
Difference between the amounts Yoko spent in Nov and Feb
= 59 - 36
= $23
(b)
Half of Yoko's monthly pocket money
= 78 ÷ 2
= $39
Months in which Yoko spent more than half her pocket money: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) Nov, Dec