Jacob tracked his monthly expenses for entertainment, utilities, and gas over three months. The data is as follows: Month Entertainment ($) Utilities ($) Gas ($) Jan 100 150 50 Feb 120 140 30 Which of the stacked bar graphs correctly represents Jacob's monthly expenses?
Answer
A
Image with description A stacked graph shows month labeled January to February on the x-axis and expenses (in dollars) on the y-axis labeled 50 to 400. Each bar is divided into three sections Entertainment, Utilities, and Gas. In January, the entertainment expense is around 100, the Utilities expense ranges from 100 to 200, and the gas expense ranges from 200 to 300. In February, the entertainment expense is around 120, the Utilities expense ranges from 120 to 240, and the gas expense ranges from 240 to 360.
B
Image with description A stacked graph shows month labeled January to February on the x-axis and expenses (in dollars) on the y-axis labeled 50 to 400. Each bar is divided into three sections Entertainment, Utilities, and Gas. In January, the entertainment expense is around 300. In February, the entertainment expense is around 290. No expense on utilities and gas for both months.
C
Image with description A stacked graph shows month labeled January to February on the x-axis and expenses (in dollars) on the y-axis labeled 50 to 400. Each bar is divided into three sections Entertainment, Utilities, and Gas. In January, the entertainment expense is around 120, the Utilities expense ranges from 120 to 260, and the gas expense ranges from 260 to 290. In February, the entertainment expense is around 120, the Utilities expense ranges from 120 to 280, and the gas expense ranges from 280 to 330.
D
Image with description A stacked graph shows month labeled January to February on the x-axis and expenses (in dollars) on the y-axis labeled 50 to 400. Each bar is divided into three sections Entertainment, Utilities, and Gas. In January, the entertainment expense is around 100, the Utilities expense ranges from 100 to 250, and the gas expense ranges from 250 to 300. In February, the entertainment expense is around 120, the Utilities expense ranges from 120 to 260, and the gas expense ranges from 260 to 290.
Explanation
In a stacked bar, each category adds to the height of the previous category. January should show entertainment at $100, utilities adding $150 to reach $250, and gas adding $50 to reach $300. February should show $120 for entertainment, then add $140 of utilities to reach $260, and add $30 of gas to reach $290. Choice D shows these amounts and totals.
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