PSLEPenelope received $80 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 Penelope spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Penelope spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Penelope spent in Mar = $59
Amount that Penelope spent in Apr = $58
Amount that Penelope spent in May = $34
Amount that Penelope spent in Jun = $31
Amount that Penelope spent in Jul = $36
Difference between the amounts Penelope spent in Mar and Jun
= 59 - 31
= $28
(b)
Half of Penelope's monthly allowance
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Months in which Penelope spent more than half her allowance: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $28, (b) Mar, Apr