Solve the problem.
-Sue and Bob have each saved money during every year from 2000 to 2005. The following bar graph shows the amounts saved each of those years. In 2001, estimate how much more Bob saved than Sue.
A) 800
B) 500
C) 900
D) 700

Question

Solve the problem.
-Sue and Bob have each saved money during every year from 2000 to 2005. The following bar graph shows the amounts saved each of those years.  In 2001, estimate how much more Bob saved than Sue.
A) 800 
B) 500 
C) 900 
D) 700

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To estimate the difference in savings between Sue and Bob in 2001, we can use the heights of the bars for that year on the graph.

Sue saved approximately $2,200 in 2001. 
Bob saved approximately $2,700 in 2001.

The difference between their savings is approximately $500, so the best choice is B. To estimate how much more Bob saved than Sue in 2001, we need to compare the heights of the bars for Bob and Sue in that year. Based on the graph, Bob's bar for 2001 is about 2500, while Sue's bar is about 2000. The difference between these amounts is approximately 500, so the answer is choice B.

Solve the Problem. -Sue and Bob Have Each Saved Money During Every Year