The bar graph below shows the number of students by major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Answer the question.

-The science department spends about $\$ 300$ on equipment for each student majoring in science. How much should the science department budget for equipment?
A) $\$ 45,000$
B) $\$ 4500$
C) $\$ 60,000$
D) $\$ 30,000$

Question

The bar graph below shows the number of students by major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Answer the question.
 
-The science department spends about $\$ 300$ on equipment for each student majoring in science. How much should the science department budget for equipment?
A) $\$ 45,000$ 
B) $\$ 4500$ 
C) $\$ 60,000$ 
D) $\$ 30,000$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The science department spends about $\$ 300$ on equipment for each student majoring in science. If there are 150 students majoring in science, the science department should budget $\$ 300 \times 150 = \$ 45,000$ for equipment.

The Bar Graph Below Shows the Number of Students by Major