4.5 Self-Assessment: Making Inferences


What can you infer about the following two people from the information on their financial records? You may consider items purchased, cost, and savings or debt.

Wei's Monthly Budget Income (+) Expense (-) $ Available
Earnings $128 $128
 Video Games $50 $78
Movies $20 $58
Music $16 $42
Snacks $42 + $8 borrowed from a friend.
Total $128 $136 -$8
In Debt $8

Shin's Monthly Budget
Income (+)
Expense (-)
$ Available
Earnings $128 $128
Gift for Friend
$40 $88
Total $128 $40 $88
Savings $88


Cody examined Wei's and Shin's financial records and made inferences, or conclusions, about their personalities.


  Click here to see if your inferences match Cody's.