Let's solve each question by reading the bar graph carefully.
The vertical axis (y-axis) shows “Number of Workers” from 0 to 40, with marks every 5 units.
The horizontal axis (x-axis) shows the “Types of transport”: WALK, BICYCLE, BUS, TRAIN, CAR.
We estimate the height of each bar:
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WALK: The green bar reaches just below 40 — approximately
39 workers.
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BICYCLE: The purple bar is at
30 workers.
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BUS: The dark purple bar is slightly above 35 — approximately
35 workers.
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TRAIN: The orange bar is at
20 workers.
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CAR: The blue bar is halfway between 10 and 15 — approximately
10 workers.
*(Note: Depending on how you interpret the graph, some values might vary slightly. But for this solution, we’ll use these reasonable estimates based on standard bar graph reading.)*
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Now let’s answer each question:
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1. How do most workers travel to work?
→ Look for the tallest bar. The
WALK bar is the highest (~39 workers).
✔ Answer: Walk
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2. How many workers ride a bicycle to work?
→ The BICYCLE bar is at
30.
✔ Answer: 30 workers
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3. Do more workers ride a bicycle or get a ride in a car?
→ Bicycle: 30
→ Car: 10
→ 30 > 10 → More workers ride a bicycle.
✔ Answer: Ride a bicycle
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4. How many more workers take the bus to work than take the train?
→ Bus: ~35
→ Train: 20
→ Difference = 35 - 20 =
15
✔ Answer: 15 more workers
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5. How many workers ride in a car to get to work?
→ The CAR bar is at
10.
✔ Answer: 10 workers
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6. How many workers take the train and walk to work combined?
→ Train: 20
→ Walk: 39
→ Total = 20 + 39 =
59
✔ Answer: 59 workers
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7. What is the total number of workers in the survey?
→ Add all the values:
Walk (39) + Bicycle (30) + Bus (35) + Train (20) + Car (10)
= 39 + 30 = 69
69 + 35 = 104
104 + 20 = 124
124 + 10 =
134
✔ Answer: 134 workers
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Walk
2. 30
3. Ride a bicycle
4. 15
5. 10
6. 59
7. 134
*(Note: If your graph has slightly different values — for example, if "Walk" is exactly 40 — adjust accordingly. But based on visual estimation, these are accurate.)*
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of bar graph worksheet for 3rd.
