PSLELynn 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 Lynn spent in Jan and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Lynn spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Lynn spent in Jan = $55
Amount that Lynn spent in Feb = $58
Amount that Lynn spent in Mar = $27
Amount that Lynn spent in Apr = $23
Amount that Lynn spent in May = $40
Difference between the amounts Lynn spent in Jan and Apr
= 55 - 23
= $32
(b)
Half of Lynn's monthly allowance
= 86 ÷ 2
= $43
Months in which Lynn spent more than half her allowance: Jan, Feb
Answer(s): (a) $32, (b) Jan, Feb