PSLEMin received $86 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 Min spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Min spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Min spent in Feb = $31
Amount that Min spent in Mar = $24
Amount that Min spent in Apr = $40
Amount that Min spent in May = $50
Amount that Min spent in Jun = $48
Difference between the amounts Min spent in Feb and May
= 50 - 31
= $19
(b)
Half of Min's monthly pocket money
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Min spent more than half her pocket money: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $19; (b) May, Jun