PSLEPamela 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 Pamela spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Pamela spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Pamela spent in Jun = $57
Amount that Pamela spent in Jul = $42
Amount that Pamela spent in Aug = $25
Amount that Pamela spent in Sep = $21
Amount that Pamela spent in Oct = $28
Difference between the amounts Pamela spent in Jun and Sep
= 57 - 21
= $36
(b)
Half of Pamela's monthly allowance
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Months in which Pamela spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $36, (b) Jun, Jul