PSLEKylie received $84 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 Kylie spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Kylie spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Kylie spent in Jul = $57
Amount that Kylie spent in Aug = $54
Amount that Kylie spent in Sep = $29
Amount that Kylie spent in Oct = $34
Amount that Kylie spent in Nov = $23
Difference between the amounts Kylie spent in Jul and Oct
= 57 - 34
= $23
(b)
Half of Kylie's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Kylie spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $23, (b) Jul, Aug