PSLEZoe received $66 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 Zoe spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Zoe spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Zoe spent in Jun = $23
Amount that Zoe spent in Jul = $27
Amount that Zoe spent in Aug = $26
Amount that Zoe spent in Sep = $47
Amount that Zoe spent in Oct = $35
Difference between the amounts Zoe spent in Jun and Sep
= 47 - 23
= $24
(b)
Half of Zoe's monthly pocket money
= 66 ÷ 2
= $33
Months in which Zoe spent more than half her pocket money: Sep, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) Sep, Oct