PSLEVictoria received $62 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 Victoria spent in Nov and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Victoria spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Victoria spent in Nov = $54
Amount that Victoria spent in Dec = $37
Amount that Victoria spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Victoria spent in Feb = $24
Amount that Victoria spent in Mar = $27
Difference between the amounts Victoria spent in Nov and Feb
= 54 - 24
= $30
(b)
Half of Victoria's monthly pocket money
= 62 ÷ 2
= $31
Months in which Victoria spent more than half her pocket money: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $30, (b) Nov, Dec