PSLEKylie 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 Kylie spent in Oct and in Jan?
- Write down all the months in which Kylie spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Kylie spent in Oct = $33
Amount that Kylie spent in Nov = $20
Amount that Kylie spent in Dec = $21
Amount that Kylie spent in Jan = $59
Amount that Kylie spent in Feb = $40
Difference between the amounts Kylie spent in Oct and Jan
= 59 - 33
= $26
(b)
Half of Kylie's monthly pocket money
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Kylie spent more than half her pocket money: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $26; (b) Jan, Feb