PSLEIrene received $86 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 Irene spent in Feb and in May?
- Write down all the months in which Irene spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Irene spent in Feb = $52
Amount that Irene spent in Mar = $45
Amount that Irene spent in Apr = $42
Amount that Irene spent in May = $24
Amount that Irene spent in Jun = $29
Difference between the amounts Irene spent in Feb and May
= 52 - 24
= $28
(b)
Half of Irene's monthly allowance
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Irene spent more than half her allowance: Feb, Mar
Answer(s): (a) $28, (b) Feb, Mar