PSLEUsha received $82 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 Usha spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Usha spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Usha spent in Jan = $49
Amount that Usha spent in Feb = $44
Amount that Usha spent in Mar = $22
Amount that Usha spent in Apr = $38
Amount that Usha spent in May = $32
Difference between the amounts Usha spent in Jan and Apr
= 49 - 38
= $11
(b)
Half of Usha's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Usha spent more than half her allowance: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $11, (b) Jan, Feb