PSLEHilda received $76 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 Hilda spent in Oct and in Jan?
- Write down all the months in which Hilda spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Hilda spent in Oct = $33
Amount that Hilda spent in Nov = $34
Amount that Hilda spent in Dec = $31
Amount that Hilda spent in Jan = $42
Amount that Hilda spent in Feb = $58
Difference between the amounts Hilda spent in Oct and Jan
= 42 - 33
= $9
(b)
Half of Hilda's monthly allowance
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Hilda spent more than half her allowance: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $9; (b) Jan, Feb