PSLEAnna received $82 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 Anna spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Anna spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Anna spent in Jan = $21
Amount that Anna spent in Feb = $40
Amount that Anna spent in Mar = $39
Amount that Anna spent in Apr = $56
Amount that Anna spent in May = $52
Difference between the amounts Anna spent in Jan and Apr
= 56 - 21
= $35
(b)
Half of Anna's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Anna spent more than half her allowance: Apr, May
Answer(s): (a) $35; (b) Apr, May