PSLESabrina 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 Sabrina spent in Apr and in Jul?
- Write down all the months in which Sabrina spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Sabrina spent in Apr = $21
Amount that Sabrina spent in May = $40
Amount that Sabrina spent in Jun = $36
Amount that Sabrina spent in Jul = $59
Amount that Sabrina spent in Aug = $44
Difference between the amounts Sabrina spent in Apr and Jul
= 59 - 21
= $38
(b)
Half of Sabrina's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Sabrina spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $38; (b) Jul, Aug