PSLEIvory received $68 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 Ivory spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Ivory spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Ivory spent in Jun = $33
Amount that Ivory spent in Jul = $39
Amount that Ivory spent in Aug = $52
Amount that Ivory spent in Sep = $25
Amount that Ivory spent in Oct = $29
Difference between the amounts Ivory spent in Jul and Oct
= 39 - 29
= $10
(b)
Half of Ivory's monthly pocket money
= 68 ÷ 2
= $34
Months in which Ivory spent more than half her pocket money: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $10; (b) Jul, Aug