Tammy received $86 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 Tammy spent in Dec and in Feb?
- Write down all the months in which Tammy spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Tammy spent in Oct = $49
Amount that Tammy spent in Nov = $39
Amount that Tammy spent in Dec = $30
Amount that Tammy spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Tammy spent in Feb = $55
Difference between the amounts Tammy spent in Dec and Feb
= 55 - 30
= $25
(b)
Half of Tammy's monthly allowance
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Tammy spent more than half her allowance: Oct, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $25; (b) Oct, Feb