Pets line plot worksheet for kids to analyze pet ownership data.

Let’s go step by step to answer each question using the line plot.

The line plot shows how many pets each kid has. Each “X” represents one kid. The numbers below (0 to 5) show how many pets that group of kids has.

Here’s what we see:

- At 0 pets: 2 X’s → 2 kids
- At 1 pet: 3 X’s → 3 kids
- At 2 pets: 4 X’s → 4 kids
- At 3 pets: 4 X’s → 4 kids
- At 4 pets: 2 X’s → 2 kids
- At 5 pets: 2 X’s → 2 kids

Now let’s answer each question:

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1. How many kids have 3 pets?
Look at the column above “3”. There are 4 X’s.
→ Answer: 4

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2. What number of pets do the most kids have?
We look for the tallest column (most X’s).
- 0: 2
- 1: 3
- 2: 4 ← tied for most
- 3: 4 ← tied for most
- 4: 2
- 5: 2

So, both 2 and 3 pets have the most kids (4 each). But the question says “what number”, singular. Since it’s a tie, we should list both? Wait — let’s check the worksheet again. It might expect just one answer. Actually, in such cases, if there’s a tie, sometimes they accept either or both. But looking at the data, 2 and 3 both have 4 kids — so technically, those are the modes. However, since the question says “the most kids”, and two values tie, perhaps we should say “2 and 3”. But let’s see how the worksheet is structured — it has only one blank per question. Maybe they want the lowest one? Or maybe I miscounted?

Wait — recount:

At 2 pets: X X X X → 4
At 3 pets: X X X X → 4
Yes, tie.

But perhaps the question expects us to pick one? No — actually, in math, when there’s a tie for mode, we report all. But since this is for K-6, and the blank is single, maybe they made a mistake? Or perhaps I should write “2 or 3”? Let me check other questions first.

Actually, let’s hold on — maybe I’ll come back. For now, note that 2 and 3 both have 4 kids.

But wait — let’s read the question again: “What number of pets do the most kids have?” — it’s asking for the number(s) that appear most frequently. So correct answer is 2 and 3. But since the blank is one line, perhaps they expect “2 and 3” written together? Or maybe I made an error.

Wait — let’s count total kids later. For now, proceed.

Actually, let’s assume we can write “2 and 3” if needed. But let’s finish all.

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3. How many kids do not have any pets?
“Not have any pets” = 0 pets.
Above 0: 2 X’s → 2 kids

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4. How many kids have more than 2 pets?
More than 2 means 3, 4, or 5 pets.

- 3 pets: 4 kids
- 4 pets: 2 kids
- 5 pets: 2 kids
Total: 4 + 2 + 2 = 8 kids

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5. How many more kids have 2 pets than 5 pets?
Kids with 2 pets: 4
Kids with 5 pets: 2
Difference: 4 - 2 = 2

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6. How many kids have 4 pets or fewer?
That means 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 pets.

Add them up:

- 0: 2
- 1: 3
- 2: 4
- 3: 4
- 4: 2
Total: 2+3=5; 5+4=9; 9+4=13; 13+2= 15 kids

Alternatively, total kids minus those with 5 pets.

Total kids: let’s calculate now.

Total kids = 2 (0) + 3 (1) + 4 (2) + 4 (3) + 2 (4) + 2 (5) =
2+3=5; 5+4=9; 9+4=13; 13+2=15; 15+2= 17 kids

So, 4 pets or fewer: total minus 5-pet kids = 17 - 2 = 15 → same as above.

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7. How many kids have more than 1 but fewer than 5 pets?
More than 1 → starts at 2
Fewer than 5 → ends at 4
So, 2, 3, or 4 pets.

- 2: 4
- 3: 4
- 4: 2
Total: 4+4+2 = 10 kids

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8. How many kids were surveyed?
This is total number of X’s.

As calculated:
0:2, 1:3, 2:4, 3:4, 4:2, 5:2
Sum: 2+3+4+4+2+2

Step by step:
2+3 = 5
5+4 = 9
9+4 = 13
13+2 = 15
15+2 = 17

So, 17 kids were surveyed.

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Now back to question 2: “What number of pets do the most kids have?”

Since 2 and 3 both have 4 kids (which is the highest), and no other number has more, the answer should be both 2 and 3.

But the worksheet has only one blank. In some curricula, they might expect you to list both. Since it’s a line plot and mode can be multiple, I think it’s safe to write “2 and 3”.

Perhaps the problem intends for us to choose one, but that would be incorrect. Let me double-check the counts.

Looking again at the image description (even though I shouldn’t describe, but for accuracy):

In the user’s image, for 2 pets: four X’s stacked vertically.
For 3 pets: also four X’s.
Yes, tie.

So, for question 2, answer is 2 and 3.

But to fit the format, I’ll write “2 and 3”.

Now, compiling all answers:

1. 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 2
4. 8
5. 2
6. 15
7. 10
8. 17

Let me verify question 4 again: more than 2 pets → 3,4,5 → 4+2+2=8 ✔️
Question 7: more than 1 but fewer than 5 → 2,3,4 → 4+4+2=10 ✔️
Question 6: 4 or fewer → 0,1,2,3,4 → 2+3+4+4+2=15 ✔️
Total: 17 ✔️

All good.

Final Answer:
1. 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 2
4. 8
5. 2
6. 15
7. 10
8. 17