Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a tally chart for favorite ice cream toppings. Each group of 5 tally marks is shown as four vertical lines with one diagonal line crossing them (like a “gate”). Any leftover marks are just vertical lines.
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Step 1: Count the tally marks for each topping
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Hot fudge
There are 4 full groups of 5, and then 4 extra marks.
So: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 4 =
24
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Caramel
There are 2 full groups of 5, and then 3 extra marks.
So: 5 + 5 + 3 =
13
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Whipped cream
There are 3 full groups of 5, and then 1 extra mark.
So: 5 + 5 + 5 + 1 =
16
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Step 2: Fill in the “amount” column
- Hot fudge: 24
- Caramel: 13
- Whipped cream: 16
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Step 3: Answer the questions
✔ Which topping was favored most?
The highest number is 24 →
Hot fudge
✔ Which topping was favored least?
The lowest number is 13 →
Caramel
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Final Answer:
Hot fudge was favored most. Caramel was favored least.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tally marks worksheets.