PSLEPamela received $84 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 Pamela spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Pamela spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Pamela spent in Jan = $25
Amount that Pamela spent in Feb = $31
Amount that Pamela spent in Mar = $42
Amount that Pamela spent in Apr = $46
Amount that Pamela spent in May = $52
Difference between the amounts Pamela spent in Jan and Apr
= 46 - 25
= $21
(b)
Half of Pamela's monthly pocket money
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Pamela spent more than half her pocket money: Apr, May
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) Apr, May