PSLEKimberly received $72 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 Kimberly spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Kimberly spent in Mar = $58
Amount that Kimberly spent in Apr = $38
Amount that Kimberly spent in May = $24
Amount that Kimberly spent in Jun = $29
Amount that Kimberly spent in Jul = $25
Difference between the amounts Kimberly spent in Mar and Jun
= 58 - 29
= $29
(b)
Half of Kimberly's monthly allowance
= 72 ÷ 2
= $36
Months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance: Mar, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $29, (b) Mar, Apr