Gem received $74 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 Gem spent in Aug and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Gem spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Gem spent in Jun = $42
Amount that Gem spent in Jul = $36
Amount that Gem spent in Aug = $28
Amount that Gem spent in Sep = $22
Amount that Gem spent in Oct = $51
Difference between the amounts Gem spent in Aug and Oct
= 51 - 28
= $23
(b)
Half of Gem's monthly allowance
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Gem spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $23; (b) Jun, Oct