PSLEOpal 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 Opal spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Opal spent in May = $20
Amount that Opal spent in Jun = $44
Amount that Opal spent in Jul = $53
Amount that Opal spent in Aug = $36
Amount that Opal spent in Sep = $37
Difference between the amounts Opal spent in Jun and Sep
= 44 - 37
= $7
(b)
Half of Opal's monthly allowance
= 82 ÷ 2
= $41
Months in which Opal spent more than half her allowance: Jun, Jul
Answer(s): (a) $7; (b) Jun, Jul