The double-broken-line graph shows the number of Calories per day that should be consumed by women and men in various age groups. Use the following graph. What is the difference between the number of Calories recommended for men and the number recommended for women 11 to 14 years of age?
A) 600 Calories
B) 500 Calories
C) 400 Calories
D) 700 Calories
E) 300 Calories

Question

The double-broken-line graph shows the number of Calories per day that should be consumed by women and men in various age groups. Use the following graph. What is the difference between the number of Calories recommended for men and the number recommended for women 11 to 14 years of age? 
A) 600 Calories 
B) 500 Calories 
C) 400 Calories 
D) 700 Calories 
E) 300 Calories

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Reading the graph, we can see that for the age group of 11-14 years, the recommended calorie intake for men is approximately 2600 Calories while for women, it is approximately 2100 Calories. Taking the difference between these two values, we get:
2600 - 2100 = 500 Calories
Therefore, the answer is choice B, 500 Calories.

The Double-Broken-Line Graph Shows the Number of Calories Per Day