PSLETiffany received $88 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 Tiffany spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Tiffany spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Tiffany spent in Aug = $57
Amount that Tiffany spent in Sep = $55
Amount that Tiffany spent in Oct = $21
Amount that Tiffany spent in Nov = $20
Amount that Tiffany spent in Dec = $38
Difference between the amounts Tiffany spent in Aug and Nov
= 57 - 20
= $37
(b)
Half of Tiffany's monthly pocket money
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Tiffany spent more than half her pocket money: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $37, (b) Aug, Sep