PSLEJulie received $60 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 Julie spent in Jun and in Sep?
- Write down all the months in which Julie spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Julie spent in Jun = $21
Amount that Julie spent in Jul = $24
Amount that Julie spent in Aug = $20
Amount that Julie spent in Sep = $41
Amount that Julie spent in Oct = $56
Difference between the amounts Julie spent in Jun and Sep
= 41 - 21
= $20
(b)
Half of Julie's monthly allowance
= 60 ÷ 2
= $30
Months in which Julie spent more than half her allowance: Sep, Oct
Answer(s): (a) $20; (b) Sep, Oct