PSLEJane received $84 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 Jane spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jane spent in Feb = $23
Amount that Jane spent in Mar = $54
Amount that Jane spent in Apr = $43
Amount that Jane spent in May = $28
Amount that Jane spent in Jun = $22
Difference between the amounts Jane spent in Mar and Jun
= 54 - 22
= $32
(b)
Half of Jane's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $32; (b) Mar, Apr