PSLENatalie received $82 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 Natalie spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Natalie spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Natalie spent in Jun = $27
Amount that Natalie spent in Jul = $40
Amount that Natalie spent in Aug = $25
Amount that Natalie spent in Sep = $44
Amount that Natalie spent in Oct = $49
Difference between the amounts Natalie spent in Jun and Sep
= 44 - 27
= $17
(b)
Half of Natalie's monthly pocket money
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Natalie spent more than half her pocket money: Sep, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) Sep, Oct