Xuan 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 Xuan spent in Jun and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Xuan spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Xuan spent in Apr = $46
Amount that Xuan spent in May = $34
Amount that Xuan spent in Jun = $27
Amount that Xuan spent in Jul = $23
Amount that Xuan spent in Aug = $54
Difference between the amounts Xuan spent in Jun and Aug
= 54 - 27
= $27
(b)
Half of Xuan's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Xuan spent more than half her allowance: Apr, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $27; (b) Apr, Aug