PSLEOpal received $62 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 Opal spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Opal spent in Jun = $25
Amount that Opal spent in Jul = $47
Amount that Opal spent in Aug = $34
Amount that Opal spent in Sep = $23
Amount that Opal spent in Oct = $31
Difference between the amounts Opal spent in Jul and Oct
= 47 - 31
= $16
(b)
Half of Opal's monthly allowance
= 62 ÷ 2
= $31
Months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Jul, Aug