PSLEFanny received $60 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 Fanny spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Fanny spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Fanny spent in Jul = $26
Amount that Fanny spent in Aug = $25
Amount that Fanny spent in Sep = $23
Amount that Fanny spent in Oct = $50
Amount that Fanny spent in Nov = $37
Difference between the amounts Fanny spent in Jul and Oct
= 50 - 26
= $24
(b)
Half of Fanny's monthly pocket money
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Months in which Fanny spent more than half her pocket money: Oct, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) Oct, Nov