PSLERisa received $84 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 Risa spent in Nov and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Risa spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Risa spent in Nov = $36
Amount that Risa spent in Dec = $35
Amount that Risa spent in Jan = $39
Amount that Risa spent in Feb = $52
Amount that Risa spent in Mar = $48
Difference between the amounts Risa spent in Nov and Feb
= 52 - 36
= $16
(b)
Half of Risa's monthly pocket money
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Risa spent more than half her pocket money: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $16; (b) Feb, Mar