PSLEJoelle received $76 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 Joelle spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Joelle spent in Jul = $32
Amount that Joelle spent in Aug = $25
Amount that Joelle spent in Sep = $38
Amount that Joelle spent in Oct = $39
Amount that Joelle spent in Nov = $54
Difference between the amounts Joelle spent in Jul and Oct
= 39 - 32
= $7
(b)
Half of Joelle's monthly pocket money
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money: Oct, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $7; (b) Oct, Nov