PSLEJen received $54 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 Jen spent in Nov and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Jen spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jen spent in Nov = $23
Amount that Jen spent in Dec = $24
Amount that Jen spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Jen spent in Feb = $42
Amount that Jen spent in Mar = $54
Difference between the amounts Jen spent in Nov and Feb
= 42 - 23
= $19
(b)
Half of Jen's monthly pocket money
= 54 ÷ 2
= $27
Months in which Jen spent more than half her pocket money: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $19; (b) Feb, Mar