PSLEVanessa received $76 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 Vanessa spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Vanessa spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Vanessa spent in Nov = $27
Amount that Vanessa spent in Dec = $50
Amount that Vanessa spent in Jan = $47
Amount that Vanessa spent in Feb = $32
Amount that Vanessa spent in Mar = $34
Difference between the amounts Vanessa spent in Dec and Mar
= 50 - 34
= $16
(b)
Half of Vanessa's monthly allowance
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Vanessa spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Dec, Jan