PSLEJane received $60 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 Jane spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Jane spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jane spent in Dec = $31
Amount that Jane spent in Jan = $37
Amount that Jane spent in Feb = $29
Amount that Jane spent in Mar = $22
Amount that Jane spent in Apr = $28
Difference between the amounts Jane spent in Dec and Mar
= 31 - 22
= $9
(b)
Half of Jane's monthly pocket money
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Months in which Jane spent more than half her pocket money: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $9, (b) Dec, Jan