Let's solve the problem step by step using the bar graph titled
"Bar Graph of Pets".
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🔍 Understanding the Bar Graph
- The x-axis (horizontal) shows types of pets:
Dogs, Cats, Fish, Birds.
- The y-axis (vertical) shows the number of pets, ranging from 0 to 8.
- Each bar's height represents how many students have that type of pet.
We’ll read the height of each bar:
1.
Dogs: The bar reaches up to
6 → 6 dogs
2.
Cats: The bar reaches up to
4 → 4 cats
3.
Fish: The bar reaches up to
7 → 7 fish
4.
Birds: The bar reaches up to
2 → 2 birds
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✔ Now, answer the questions:
#### 1. How many dogs do the students have?
→ Look at the "Dogs" bar → it goes up to
6
Answer: 6
#### 2. How many birds do they have?
→ Look at the "Birds" bar → it goes up to
2
Answer: 2
#### 3. How many cats do they have?
→ Look at the "Cats" bar → it goes up to
4
Answer: 4
#### 4. How many fish do they have?
→ Look at the "Fish" bar → it goes up to
7
Answer: 7
#### 5. Do they have more fish or cats?
- Fish: 7
- Cats: 4
Since 7 > 4, they have
more fish than cats.
Answer: Fish
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
6
2.
2
3.
4
4.
7
5.
Fish
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade bar graph worksheet.
