PSLETiffany received $74 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 May and in Aug?
- 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 Apr = $28
Amount that Tiffany spent in May = $47
Amount that Tiffany spent in Jun = $53
Amount that Tiffany spent in Jul = $37
Amount that Tiffany spent in Aug = $35
Difference between the amounts Tiffany spent in May and Aug
= 47 - 35
= $12
(b)
Half of Tiffany's monthly pocket money
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Tiffany spent more than half her pocket money: May, Jun
Answer(s): (a) $12; (b) May, Jun