The bar chart illustrates the monthly expenditure of a family in the USA on three items in 2010 in dollars. Overall, a general trend indicates an increase in money spent on clothing and gas, and a decrease in that on food.
At the outset of the period (January), expenditures on food accounted for the biggest share of almost $500. In the same month, the figures for gas (approximately $370) and clothing (slightly above $200 ranked second and last, respectively. In February, less money was spent on gas, dipping somewhat to $230. Moreover, spending on food increased by about $50, while that on clothing rose dramatically to reach slightly above $550. Additionally, the disparity between figures for food and clothing was minimal (approximately $10), with the latter surpassing the former.
In March, the figure for food dropped to approximately $490. While gas increased to $370, spending on clothing decreased sharply to reach $350. In April, both gas and clothing grew suddenly to $590 and $700, respectively, with the latter ranking first. However, only about $350 was spent on food in that month.