Natalie received $64 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 Natalie spent in Aug and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Natalie spent in Jun = $58
Amount that Natalie spent in Jul = $32
Amount that Natalie spent in Aug = $28
Amount that Natalie spent in Sep = $27
Amount that Natalie spent in Oct = $36
Difference between the amounts Natalie spent in Aug and Oct
= 36 - 28
= $8
(b)
Half of Natalie's monthly allowance
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) Jun, Oct