PSLEKimberly 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 Kimberly spent in Dec and in Mar?
- 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 Nov = $23
Amount that Kimberly spent in Dec = $51
Amount that Kimberly spent in Jan = $48
Amount that Kimberly spent in Feb = $39
Amount that Kimberly spent in Mar = $29
Difference between the amounts Kimberly spent in Dec and Mar
= 51 - 29
= $22
(b)
Half of Kimberly's monthly allowance
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $22; (b) Dec, Jan