PSLELinda received $64 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 Linda spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Linda spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Linda spent in Jan = $22
Amount that Linda spent in Feb = $28
Amount that Linda spent in Mar = $25
Amount that Linda spent in Apr = $40
Amount that Linda spent in May = $37
Difference between the amounts Linda spent in Jan and Apr
= 40 - 22
= $18
(b)
Half of Linda's monthly allowance
= 64 ÷ 2
= $32
Months in which Linda spent more than half her allowance: Apr, May
Answer(s): (a) $18; (b) Apr, May