Let's solve the problem step by step using the bar graph titled
"Shape Survey".
Step 1: Understand the Graph
- The bar graph shows the number of votes each shape received.
- Each child had
2 votes, but we are only analyzing the total votes per shape.
- The shapes are:
- Triangle
- Square
- Rectangle
- Pentagon
- Hexagon
- Octagon
We will read the height of each bar to determine the number of votes.
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Step 2: Read the Votes from the Graph
From the bar graph:
-
Triangle: The bar reaches
6 → 6 votes
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Square: The bar reaches
9 → 9 votes
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Rectangle: The bar reaches
11 → 11 votes
-
Pentagon: The bar reaches
8 → 8 votes
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Hexagon: The bar reaches
14 → 14 votes
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Octagon: The bar reaches
5 → 5 votes
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Step 3: Answer the Questions
#### 1) What was the most popular shape?
The shape with the highest number of votes is
hexagon (14 votes).
✔ Answer: hexagon
#### 2) What was the least popular shape?
The shape with the lowest number of votes is
octagon (5 votes).
✔ Answer: octagon
#### 3) How many voted for the pentagon?
The pentagon bar reaches
8.
✔ Answer: 8
#### 4) How many voted for the triangle?
The triangle bar reaches
6.
✔ Answer: 6
#### 5) How many voted for the rectangle?
The rectangle bar reaches
11.
✔ Answer: 11
#### 6) How many voted for the octagon?
The octagon bar reaches
5.
✔ Answer: 5
#### 7) How many voted for the square?
The square bar reaches
9.
✔ Answer: 9
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
hexagon
2)
octagon
3)
8
4)
6
5)
11
6)
5
7)
9
Let me know if you'd like a visual explanation or help interpreting graphs in general!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reading bar graph worksheet.