PSLEOpal 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 Opal spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Opal spent in May = $20
Amount that Opal spent in Jun = $26
Amount that Opal spent in Jul = $21
Amount that Opal spent in Aug = $53
Amount that Opal spent in Sep = $37
Difference between the amounts Opal spent in May and Aug
= 53 - 20
= $33
(b)
Half of Opal's monthly allowance
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $33; (b) Aug, Sep