PSLEGabby 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 Gabby spent in May and in Aug?
- Write down all the months in which Gabby spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Gabby spent in May = $37
Amount that Gabby spent in Jun = $30
Amount that Gabby spent in Jul = $34
Amount that Gabby spent in Aug = $43
Amount that Gabby spent in Sep = $55
Difference between the amounts Gabby spent in May and Aug
= 43 - 37
= $6
(b)
Half of Gabby's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Gabby spent more than half her allowance: Aug, Sep
Answer(s): (a) $6; (b) Aug, Sep