PSLEIvory received $82 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 Ivory spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Ivory spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Ivory spent in Mar = $53
Amount that Ivory spent in Apr = $45
Amount that Ivory spent in May = $39
Amount that Ivory spent in Jun = $37
Amount that Ivory spent in Jul = $22
Difference between the amounts Ivory spent in Mar and Jun
= 53 - 37
= $16
(b)
Half of Ivory's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Ivory spent more than half her allowance: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $16, (b) Mar, Apr