Esther received $74 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 Esther spent in Sep and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Esther spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Esther spent in Jul = $59
Amount that Esther spent in Aug = $29
Amount that Esther spent in Sep = $27
Amount that Esther spent in Oct = $20
Amount that Esther spent in Nov = $44
Difference between the amounts Esther spent in Sep and Nov
= 44 - 27
= $17
(b)
Half of Esther's monthly allowance
= 74 ÷ 2
= $37
Months in which Esther spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Nov
Answer(s): (a) $17; (b) Jul, Nov