PSLEJaslyn received $62 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 Jaslyn spent in Dec and in Mar?
- Write down all the months in which Jaslyn spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Nov = $29
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Dec = $45
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Jan = $52
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Feb = $30
Amount that Jaslyn spent in Mar = $25
Difference between the amounts Jaslyn spent in Dec and Mar
= 45 - 25
= $20
(b)
Half of Jaslyn's monthly allowance
= 62 ÷ 2
= $31
Months in which Jaslyn spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Jan
Answer(s): (a) $20; (b) Dec, Jan