PSLEJane 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 Jane spent in Aug and in Nov?
- Write down all the months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Jane spent in Aug = $27
Amount that Jane spent in Sep = $25
Amount that Jane spent in Oct = $34
Amount that Jane spent in Nov = $45
Amount that Jane spent in Dec = $46
Difference between the amounts Jane spent in Aug and Nov
= 45 - 27
= $18
(b)
Half of Jane's monthly allowance
= 84 ÷ 2
= $42
Months in which Jane spent more than half her allowance: Nov, Dec
Answer(s): (a) $18; (b) Nov, Dec