Tiffany 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 Tiffany spent in Feb and in Apr?
- Write down all the months in which Tiffany spent more than half her allowance. Give the answer in short form. (Eg Jan, Mar)
(a)
Amount that Tiffany spent in Dec = $42
Amount that Tiffany spent in Jan = $27
Amount that Tiffany spent in Feb = $26
Amount that Tiffany spent in Mar = $36
Amount that Tiffany spent in Apr = $54
Difference between the amounts Tiffany spent in Feb and Apr
= 54 - 26
= $28
(b)
Half of Tiffany's monthly allowance
= 76 ÷ 2
= $38
Months in which Tiffany spent more than half her allowance: Dec, Apr
Answer(s): (a) $28; (b) Dec, Apr