PSLERoshel received $78 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 Roshel spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Roshel spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Roshel spent in Jun = $37
Amount that Roshel spent in Jul = $43
Amount that Roshel spent in Aug = $52
Amount that Roshel spent in Sep = $23
Amount that Roshel spent in Oct = $33
Difference between the amounts Roshel spent in Jul and Oct
= 43 - 33
= $10
(b)
Half of Roshel's monthly allowance
= 78 ÷ 2
= $39
Months in which Roshel spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $10; (b) Jul, Aug