PSLELinda received $50 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 Linda spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Linda spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Linda spent in Mar = $21
Amount that Linda spent in Apr = $25
Amount that Linda spent in May = $21
Amount that Linda spent in Jun = $39
Amount that Linda spent in Jul = $34
Difference between the amounts Linda spent in Mar and Jun
= 39 - 21
= $18
(b)
Half of Linda's monthly allowance
= 50 ÷ 2
= $25
Months in which Linda spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $18; (b) Jun, Jul