PSLENatalie received $88 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 Natalie spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Natalie spent in Jun = $22
Amount that Natalie spent in Jul = $48
Amount that Natalie spent in Aug = $53
Amount that Natalie spent in Sep = $31
Amount that Natalie spent in Oct = $40
Difference between the amounts Natalie spent in Jul and Oct
= 48 - 40
= $8
(b)
Half of Natalie's monthly allowance
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Natalie spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $8; (b) Jul, Aug