Let's solve the problem step by step.
Problem:
We are given a chart showing the
number of cars in a parking lot over 7 days. Each
red car icon represents
10 cars, as indicated by the key.
Our task is to determine how many cars were in the parking lot on each day and possibly find patterns or total numbers.
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Step 1: Understand the Key
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Each car icon = 10 cars
So, if there are 3 car icons on a day, that means:
> 3 × 10 = 30 cars
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Step 2: Count the Car Icons for Each Day
Let’s go through each day:
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Day 1
- Number of car icons: 7
- Cars: 7 × 10 =
70 cars
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Day 2
- Number of car icons: 4
- Cars: 4 × 10 =
40 cars
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Day 3
- Number of car icons: 8
- Cars: 8 × 10 =
80 cars
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Day 4
- Number of car icons: 5
- Cars: 5 × 10 =
50 cars
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Day 5
- Number of car icons: 2
- Cars: 2 × 10 =
20 cars
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Day 6
- Number of car icons: 1
- Cars: 1 × 10 =
10 cars
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Day 7
- Number of car icons: 3
- Cars: 3 × 10 =
30 cars
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Step 3: Present the Results
| Day | Number of Car Icons | Number of Cars |
|-----|----------------------|----------------|
| 1 | 7 | 70 |
| 2 | 4 | 40 |
| 3 | 8 | 80 |
| 4 | 5 | 50 |
| 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 6 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | 3 | 30 |
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Step 4: Analyze (Optional)
You might be asked to:
- Find the
maximum: Day 3 → 80 cars
- Find the
minimum: Day 6 → 10 cars
- Total number of cars over 7 days:
> 70 + 40 + 80 + 50 + 20 + 10 + 30 =
300 cars
Or observe trends — e.g., the number of cars decreases from Day 1 to Day 6, then increases slightly on Day 7.
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✔ Final Answer:
The number of cars in the parking lot each day is:
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Day 1: 70 cars
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Day 2: 40 cars
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Day 3: 80 cars
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Day 4: 50 cars
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Day 5: 20 cars
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Day 6: 10 cars
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Day 7: 30 cars
Total over 7 days:
300 cars
Let me know if you'd like a graph or further analysis!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pictograph grade school.