PSLEFiona received $86 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 Fiona spent in Apr and in Jul?
- Write down all the months in which Fiona spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Fiona spent in Mar = $40
Amount that Fiona spent in Apr = $44
Amount that Fiona spent in May = $60
Amount that Fiona spent in Jun = $27
Amount that Fiona spent in Jul = $20
Difference between the amounts Fiona spent in Apr and Jul
= 44 - 20
= $24
(b)
Half of Fiona's monthly pocket money
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Fiona spent more than half her pocket money: Apr, May
Answer(s): (a) $24; (b) Apr, May