Let's solve the problem step by step using the bar graph titled
"Favorite Pet".
Step 1: Understand the Bar Graph
- The horizontal axis (x-axis) shows the types of pets:
Dog, Cat, Snake, Mouse, Hamster.
- The vertical axis (y-axis) shows the number of votes (from 0 to 7).
- Each bar’s height corresponds to the number of votes for that pet.
Now let’s read the height of each bar:
-
Dog: The bar reaches up to
5, so it got
5 votes.
-
Cat: The bar reaches up to
4, so it got
4 votes.
-
Snake: The bar reaches up to
1, so it got
1 vote.
-
Mouse: The bar reaches up to
3, so it got
3 votes.
-
Hamster: The bar reaches up to
5, so it got
5 votes.
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Now answer each question:
#### 1. How many votes did hamster get?
✔ 5
#### 2. How many votes did cat get?
✔ 4
#### 3. How many votes did dog get?
✔ 5
#### 4. How many more chose dog than mouse?
- Dog: 5 votes
- Mouse: 3 votes
- Difference: 5 - 3 =
2
✔ 2
#### 5. How many were surveyed?
Add all the votes:
- Dog: 5
- Cat: 4
- Snake: 1
- Mouse: 3
- Hamster: 5
Total = 5 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 5 =
18
✔ 18
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
5
2.
4
3.
5
4.
2
5.
18
Let me know if you'd like this explained in a simpler way or with visuals!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade bar graph worksheet.