PSLEDiana received $88 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 Diana spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Diana spent more than half her pocket money. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Diana spent in Jul = $47
Amount that Diana spent in Aug = $51
Amount that Diana spent in Sep = $28
Amount that Diana spent in Oct = $34
Amount that Diana spent in Nov = $33
Difference between the amounts Diana spent in Jul and Oct
= 47 - 34
= $13
(b)
Half of Diana's monthly pocket money
= 88 ÷ 2
= $44
Months in which Diana spent more than half her pocket money: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $13, (b) Jul, Aug