PSLEElyse received $78 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 Elyse spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Elyse spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Elyse spent in Mar = $33
Amount that Elyse spent in Apr = $36
Amount that Elyse spent in May = $37
Amount that Elyse spent in Jun = $45
Amount that Elyse spent in Jul = $49
Difference between the amounts Elyse spent in Mar and Jun
= 45 - 33
= $12
(b)
Half of Elyse's monthly allowance
= 78 ÷ 2
= $39
Months in which Elyse spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $12; (b) Jun, Jul