Let's solve each question based on the
bar graph provided, which shows the number of saplings planted by Grade 6 children in 2016.
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Step 1: Read the bar graph
We will note the number of saplings planted each month:
| Month | Saplings Planted |
|---------|------------------|
| Jan | 40 |
| Feb | 20 |
| Mar | 70 |
| Apr | 50 |
| May | 30 |
| Jun | 45 |
| Jul | 80 |
| Aug | 35 |
| Sep | 15 |
| Oct | 40 |
| Nov | 75 |
| Dec | 20 |
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Question 1: How many saplings were planted in the year 2016?
We need to add up all the saplings from January to December.
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40 + 20 + 70 + 50 + 30 + 45 + 80 + 35 + 15 + 40 + 75 + 20
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Let’s add step-by-step:
- $40 + 20 = 60$
- $60 + 70 = 130$
- $130 + 50 = 180$
- $180 + 30 = 210$
- $210 + 45 = 255$
- $255 + 80 = 335$
- $335 + 35 = 370$
- $370 + 15 = 385$
- $385 + 40 = 425$
- $425 + 75 = 500$
- $500 + 20 = 520$
✔ Answer: 520 saplings were planted in 2016.
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Question 2: In which month was the least number of saplings planted?
Look at the smallest bar. The lowest value is
15, which is in
September.
✔ Answer: September
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Question 3: In which month was the most number of saplings planted?
The tallest bar is
July, with
80 saplings.
✔ Answer: July
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Question 4: How many more saplings were planted in July compared to June?
- July: 80
- June: 45
Difference:
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80 - 45 = 35
$$
✔ Answer: 35 more saplings were planted in July than in June.
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Question 5: How many fewer saplings were planted in May compared to April?
- April: 50
- May: 30
Difference:
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50 - 30 = 20
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✔ Answer: 20 fewer saplings were planted in May than in April.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
520 saplings
2.
September
3.
July
4.
35 more
5.
20 fewer
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade graphing worksheet.