Graphs & Metric System

Determine which graph (A,B or C) best represents the information in the table.

• A

• B

• C

Who saved the least amount of money?

• Tiffany

• Luke

• Paige

• Jerry

What is the combined amount that Jerry and Paige saved?

• 18

• 19

• 10

• 1

Which day did Claire work the least amount of hours?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Friday

• Saturday

When do we use line graphs?

• To compare

• To show percentages of a whole

• To show change over time

• A quick and easy way to read data

What time were the fewest fish caught?

• 9 am

• 11 am

• 7 am

• 8 am

When are bar graphs best to use?

• To show change over time

• To show comparisons

• To show percentages

• To show pretty colors on a graph

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Pie graphs are used to show...

• change over time.

• comparison.

• percent of a whole.

• pieces of a pizza.

Looking at the data, which category would be best to be placed on the y-axis?

• Number of Smarties

• Color

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What metric unit is used for volume?

• Gram

• Meter

• Liter