PSLEHilda received $86 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 Hilda spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Hilda spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Hilda spent in Jun = $28
Amount that Hilda spent in Jul = $50
Amount that Hilda spent in Aug = $55
Amount that Hilda spent in Sep = $34
Amount that Hilda spent in Oct = $34
Difference between the amounts Hilda spent in Jul and Oct
= 50 - 34
= $16
(b)
Half of Hilda's monthly pocket money
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Hilda spent more than half her pocket money: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Jul, Aug