PSLEYen received $62 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 Yen spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Yen spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Yen spent in Jan = $49
Amount that Yen spent in Feb = $43
Amount that Yen spent in Mar = $20
Amount that Yen spent in Apr = $31
Amount that Yen spent in May = $27
Difference between the amounts Yen spent in Jan and Apr
= 49 - 31
= $18
(b)
Half of Yen's monthly pocket money
= 62 ÷ 2
= $31
Months in which Yen spent more than half her pocket money: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $18, (b) Jan, Feb