To determine Roxy's average monthly expense for her dog and food, we need to examine the relevant data provided in the table and calculate the average for each category over the six months.
### Step-by-Step Solution:
#### 1. Average Monthly Expense for Pet
Roxy's pet expenses for each month are provided as follows:
- July: \[tex]$150
- August: \$[/tex]180
- September: \[tex]$445
- October: \$[/tex]130
- November: \[tex]$140
- December: \$[/tex]155
First, we sum up the pet expenses:
[tex]\[ 150 + 180 + 445 + 130 + 140 + 155 = 1,200 \][/tex]
To find the average monthly expense, divide the total amount for the six months by the number of months:
[tex]\[ \frac{1,200}{6} = 200 \][/tex]
Therefore, Roxy's average monthly expense for her pet is \[tex]$200.
#### 2. Average Monthly Expense for Food
Roxy's food expenses for each month include the following:
- July: \$[/tex]384
- August: \[tex]$360
- September: \$[/tex]407
- October: \[tex]$356
- November: \$[/tex]395
- December: \[tex]$411
First, we sum up the food expenses:
\[ 384 + 360 + 407 + 356 + 395 + 411 = 2,313 \]
To find the average monthly expense, divide the total amount for the six months by the number of months:
\[ \frac{2,313}{6} \approx 385.5 \]
Rounding to the nearest whole dollar, the average monthly expense for food is \$[/tex]386.
### Final Answers:
- Roxy's average monthly expense for her dog is \[tex]$200.
- Roxy spends an average of \$[/tex]386 on food each month.
