PSLENicole received $56 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 Nicole spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Nicole spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Nicole spent in Mar = $38
Amount that Nicole spent in Apr = $42
Amount that Nicole spent in May = $22
Amount that Nicole spent in Jun = $28
Amount that Nicole spent in Jul = $28
Difference between the amounts Nicole spent in Mar and Jun
= 38 - 28
= $10
(b)
Half of Nicole's monthly allowance
= 56 ÷ 2
= $28
Months in which Nicole spent more than half her allowance: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $10, (b) Mar, Apr