Let’s go step by step to answer each question using the double line graph.
We are looking at savings over 7 years (2016 to 2022) for two people: Heather (blue line) and Kirsten (green line). The vertical axis shows savings in dollars, and the horizontal axis shows the year.
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Question 1: How much did Heather save in 2016?
Look at the blue line (Heather) in 2016. It starts at $300.
✔ Answer:
$300
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Question 2: Who had more savings in 2019?
In 2019:
- Heather (blue): $500
- Kirsten (green): $700
Kirsten’s point is higher → she saved more.
✔ Answer:
Kirsten
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Question 3: How much did Heather and Kirsten save in 2017 altogether?
In 2017:
- Heather: $700
- Kirsten: $500
Add them: 700 + 500 =
$1200
✔ Answer:
$1200
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Question 4: Which year had the highest savings by Heather?
Follow the blue line (Heather) across all years:
- 2016: $300
- 2017: $700
- 2018: $700
- 2019: $500
- 2020: $800
- 2021: $600
- 2022: $900 ← highest!
✔ Answer:
2022
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Question 5: How much did Kirsten save in 2020?
Look at green line (Kirsten) in 2020 → it’s at $600.
✔ Answer:
$600
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Question 6: Who had less savings in 2018?
In 2018:
- Heather: $700
- Kirsten: $600
Kirsten’s value is lower → she had less.
✔ Answer:
Kirsten
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Question 7: How much did Heather save for seven years?
Add up Heather’s savings each year (blue line):
2016: $300
2017: $700
2018: $700
2019: $500
2020: $800
2021: $600
2022: $900
Now add:
300 + 700 = 1000
1000 + 700 = 1700
1700 + 500 = 2200
2200 + 800 = 3000
3000 + 600 = 3600
3600 + 900 =
$4500
✔ Answer:
$4500
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Question 8: How much did Kirsten save for seven years?
Add up Kirsten’s savings each year (green line):
2016: $400
2017: $500
2018: $600
2019: $700
2020: $600
2021: $800
2022: $700
Now add:
400 + 500 = 900
900 + 600 = 1500
1500 + 700 = 2200
2200 + 600 = 2800
2800 + 800 = 3600
3600 + 700 =
$4300
✔ Answer:
$4300
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Final Answer:
1. $300
2. Kirsten
3. $1200
4. 2022
5. $600
6. Kirsten
7. $4500
8. $4300
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading a line graph worksheet.