PSLEFanny received $50 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 Fanny spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Fanny spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Fanny spent in Jan = $22
Amount that Fanny spent in Feb = $29
Amount that Fanny spent in Mar = $45
Amount that Fanny spent in Apr = $22
Amount that Fanny spent in May = $25
Difference between the amounts Fanny spent in Feb and May
= 29 - 25
= $4
(b)
Half of Fanny's monthly allowance
= 50 ÷ 2
= $25
Months in which Fanny spent more than half her allowance: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $4; (b) Feb, Mar