PSLEJoelle received $72 from her father each month for her pocket money. The line graph shows the amount of pocket money she spent each month.
- What is the difference between the amounts Joelle spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Joelle spent in Feb = $34
Amount that Joelle spent in Mar = $54
Amount that Joelle spent in Apr = $39
Amount that Joelle spent in May = $36
Amount that Joelle spent in Jun = $33
Difference between the amounts Joelle spent in Mar and Jun
= 54 - 33
= $21
(b)
Half of Joelle's monthly pocket money
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Joelle spent more than half her pocket money: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) Mar, Apr