Question

The graph below shows the total accumulated dollars (in millions) spent by the Surf City government during 1988. For example, about $.5$ million had been spent by the beginning of February and approximately $2$ million by the end of April. Approximately how many millions of dollars were spent during the summer months of June, July, and August?

$1.5$

$2.5$

$3.5$

$4.5$

$5.5$

Solution:

The graph gives the total accumulated spending, so the amount spent during June, July, and August equals the accumulated total at the end of August minus the accumulated total at the beginning of June.

The curve is at a bit more than $2$ million at the beginning of June and a bit more than $4.5$ million by the end of August. The difference is about $4.5 - 2 = 2.5$ million.

Thus, the correct answer is B .

1989 AMC 8 Problem 19

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