Let's solve each question step by step using the bar graph provided.
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Step 1: Understand the Bar Graph
The bar graph shows the number of people who own different game consoles:
-
PS3: Bar reaches up to
5
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Coleco Vision: Bar reaches up to
6
-
Gameboy: Bar reaches up to
2
-
PS Vita: Bar reaches up to
7
-
Xbox 360: Bar reaches up to
9
So, we have:
- PS3 = 5
- Coleco Vision = 6
- Gameboy = 2
- PS Vita = 7
- Xbox 360 = 9
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Now, let's answer each question:
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1) How many people owned a PS3?
From the graph:
5
✔ Answer: 5
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2) Did more people own a Gameboy or a Coleco Vision?
- Gameboy: 2
- Coleco Vision: 6
6 > 2 → More people owned a
Coleco Vision
✔ Answer: Coleco Vision
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3) Did fewer people own a Xbox 360 or a PS3?
- Xbox 360: 9
- PS3: 5
5 < 9 → Fewer people owned a
PS3
✔ Answer: PS3
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4) Which console did exactly 9 people own?
Only
Xbox 360 has a bar at 9.
✔ Answer: Xbox 360
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5) What is the difference in the number of people who owned a PS Vita and the number who owned a Coleco Vision?
- PS Vita: 7
- Coleco Vision: 6
Difference = 7 - 6 =
1
✔ Answer: 1
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6) What is the combined number of Xbox 360s and Gameboys owned?
- Xbox 360: 9
- Gameboy: 2
Total = 9 + 2 =
11
✔ Answer: 11
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7) Which console did the largest number of people own?
Highest bar =
Xbox 360 with 9 people
✔ Answer: Xbox 360
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8) Which console did the fewest number of people own?
Lowest bar =
Gameboy with 2 people
✔ Answer: Gameboy
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9) How many more people owned a PS3 than owned a Gameboy?
- PS3: 5
- Gameboy: 2
Difference = 5 - 2 =
3
✔ Answer: 3
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10) What is the total number of people who gave their console?
Add all values:
- PS3: 5
- Coleco Vision: 6
- Gameboy: 2
- PS Vita: 7
- Xbox 360: 9
Total = 5 + 6 + 2 + 7 + 9 =
29
✔ Answer: 29
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
5
2)
Coleco Vision
3)
PS3
4)
Xbox 360
5)
1
6)
11
7)
Xbox 360
8)
Gameboy
9)
3
10)
29
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of interpreting graphs and tables worksheet.
