Kimberly received $70 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 May?
- 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 Jan = $47
Amount that Kimberly spent in Feb = $28
Amount that Kimberly spent in Mar = $26
Amount that Kimberly spent in Apr = $29
Amount that Kimberly spent in May = $57
Difference between the amounts Kimberly spent in Mar and May
= 57 - 26
= $31
(b)
Half of Kimberly's monthly allowance
= 70 ÷ 2
= $35
Months in which Kimberly spent more than half her allowance: Jan, May
Answer(s): (a) $31; (b) Jan, May