PSLEVanessa received $84 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 Vanessa spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Vanessa spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Vanessa spent in May = $32
Amount that Vanessa spent in Jun = $49
Amount that Vanessa spent in Jul = $44
Amount that Vanessa spent in Aug = $32
Amount that Vanessa spent in Sep = $28
Difference between the amounts Vanessa spent in Jun and Sep
= 49 - 28
= $21
(b)
Half of Vanessa's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Vanessa spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $21; (b) Jun, Jul