Kimberly received $72 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 Kimberly spent in Sep and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Kimberly spent in Jul = $45
Amount that Kimberly spent in Aug = $28
Amount that Kimberly spent in Sep = $22
Amount that Kimberly spent in Oct = $32
Amount that Kimberly spent in Nov = $44
Difference between the amounts Kimberly spent in Sep and Nov
= 44 - 22
= $22
(b)
Half of Kimberly's monthly allowance
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $22; (b) Jul, Nov