PSLEEmma 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 Emma spent in Jul and in Oct?
- Write down all the months in which Emma spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Emma spent in Jul = $43
Amount that Emma spent in Aug = $59
Amount that Emma spent in Sep = $30
Amount that Emma spent in Oct = $21
Amount that Emma spent in Nov = $34
Difference between the amounts Emma spent in Jul and Oct
= 43 - 21
= $22
(b)
Half of Emma's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Emma spent more than half her allowance: Jul, Aug
Answer(s): (a) $22, (b) Jul, Aug