Let’s solve each question step by step using the line plot.
The line plot shows how many gift boxes there are for each length (in inches). Each blue square above a number means one gift box of that length.
First, let’s count how many boxes are at each length:
- Length 1 inch → 2 boxes (two blue squares)
- Length 2 inches → 4 boxes (four blue squares)
- Length 3 inches → 6 boxes (six blue squares)
- Length 4 inches → 3 boxes (three blue squares)
- Length 5 inches → 7 boxes (seven blue squares)
Now let’s answer each question.
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Question 1: How many gift boxes are 5 inches long?
Look at the column above “5” on the number line. Count the blue squares: there are 7.
So the answer is
7.
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Question 2: How many gift boxes are longer than 2 inches?
“Longer than 2 inches” means we want lengths 3, 4, and 5 inches.
Add up the boxes for those lengths:
- 3 inches → 6 boxes
- 4 inches → 3 boxes
- 5 inches → 7 boxes
Total = 6 + 3 + 7 =
16
So the answer is
16.
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Question 3: How many gift boxes are shorter than 3 inches?
“Shorter than 3 inches” means lengths 1 and 2 inches.
Add them up:
- 1 inch → 2 boxes
- 2 inches → 4 boxes
Total = 2 + 4 =
6
So the answer is
6.
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Final Answer:
For “How many gift boxes are 5 inches long?” →
7
For “How many gift boxes are longer than 2 inches?” →
16
For “How many gift boxes are shorter than 3 inches?” →
6
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of free line plot worksheet.
