PSLEPamela received $84 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 Nov and in Feb?
- 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 Nov = $48
Amount that Pamela spent in Dec = $48
Amount that Pamela spent in Jan = $39
Amount that Pamela spent in Feb = $38
Amount that Pamela spent in Mar = $28
Difference between the amounts Pamela spent in Nov and Feb
= 48 - 38
= $10
(b)
Half of Pamela's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Pamela spent more than half her allowance: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $10, (b) Nov, Dec