PSLEJaslyn received $74 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 Jaslyn spent in Mar and in Jun?
- Write down all the months in which Jaslyn spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Mar = $26
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Apr = $36
Amount that Jaslyn spent in May = $23
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Jun = $38
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Jul = $40
Difference between the amounts Jaslyn spent in Mar and Jun
= 38 - 26
= $12
(b)
Half of Jaslyn's monthly pocket money
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Jaslyn spent more than half her pocket money: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $12; (b) Jun, Jul