PSLEIvory received $54 from her father each month for her pocket money. The line graph shows the amount of pocket money she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Ivory spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Ivory spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Ivory spent in May = $33
Amount that Ivory spent in Jun = $39
Amount that Ivory spent in Jul = $25
Amount that Ivory spent in Aug = $22
Amount that Ivory spent in Sep = $20
Difference between the amounts Ivory spent in May and Aug
= 33 - 22
= $11
(b)
Half of Ivory's monthly pocket money
= 54 ÷ 2
= $27
Months in which Ivory spent more than half her pocket money: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $11, (b) May, Jun