Stem-and-Leaf Plots

Stem and Leaf Plot with Decimals

A stem-and-leaf plot is a convenient way to organize data using numerical order and place value.

How does the key let you know that the plot is in decimals and not whole numbers?

Multiple Choice

Elijah is making a stem-and-leaf plot of a set of data that includes the decimal values of 6.2, 7.3, 8.7, and 5.3. Which key could he use?

What is the shortest distance the baseball was thrown?

Multiple Choice

What is the greatest distance the baseball was thrown?

• 9.8 feet

• 13 feet

• 13.8 feet

• 146.1 feet

Multiple Choice

What is Kimberly's shortest workout?

• 0.5 miles

• 1 miles

• 1.5 miles

• 2 miles

Multiple Choice

How many days did Kimberly workout?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 9

Which distance occurs most often?

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Multiple Choice

How many times did Kimberly swim 1/2 a mile?

• 0

• 2

• 1

• 9

Multiple Choice

Is it possible for a stem to have no leaves?

• yes

• no

How many distances thrown were less than 11.6?

Multiple Choice

How many distances thrown were greater than 12.2 feet?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Multiple Choice

How much farther did Kimberly swim during her longest workout than she did during her shortest workout?

• 0.5

• 1

• 1.5

• 2