PSLEKimberly received $54 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 Kimberly spent in Oct and in Jan?
- Write down all the months in which Kimberly spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Kimberly spent in Oct = $33
Amount that Kimberly spent in Nov = $48
Amount that Kimberly spent in Dec = $21
Amount that Kimberly spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Kimberly spent in Feb = $24
Difference between the amounts Kimberly spent in Oct and Jan
= 33 - 27
= $6
(b)
Half of Kimberly's monthly pocket money
= 54 ÷ 2
= $27
Months in which Kimberly spent more than half her pocket money: Oct, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $6, (b) Oct, Nov