PSLEFanny received $60 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 Apr and in Jul?
- 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 Apr = $59
Amount that Fanny spent in May = $54
Amount that Fanny spent in Jun = $20
Amount that Fanny spent in Jul = $23
Amount that Fanny spent in Aug = $26
Difference between the amounts Fanny spent in Apr and Jul
= 59 - 23
= $36
(b)
Half of Fanny's monthly allowance
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Months in which Fanny spent more than half her allowance: Apr, May
Answer(s): (a) $36, (b) Apr, May