PSLEJane received $80 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 Jane spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jane spent in Jul = $56
Amount that Jane spent in Aug = $51
Amount that Jane spent in Sep = $38
Amount that Jane spent in Oct = $40
Amount that Jane spent in Nov = $34
Difference between the amounts Jane spent in Jul and Oct
= 56 - 40
= $16
(b)
Half of Jane's monthly allowance
= 80 ÷ 2
= $40
Months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $16, (b) Jul, Aug