Unit 7 Lessons 3 Interpreting Graphs

How many people took the survey in the following bar graph? (Click the image to enlarge.)

• 10

• 6

• 40

• 20

Which teacher probably assigns more homework? (Click image to enlarge.)

• Ms. Smith

• Mrs. Williams

• Ms. Jones

• Mrs. Brown

On Thursday, how much longer did it take to finish Ms. Jones homework that Mrs. Williams? (Click to enlarge image.)

• 2 Minutes

• 10 Minutes

• 30 Minutes

• 4 Minutes

The total percent of a circle graph is?

• Equivalent to the biggest section

• 10%

• 1000%

• 100%

According to the following circle graph, what is the least favorite beverage? (Click on image to enlarge.)

• Coffee

• Cola

• Water

• Tea

How many people have four books in their desks? (Click image to enlarge.)

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How many people like either mushroom or pepperoni the best? (Click to enlarge image.)

• 1

• 20

• 50

• 100

How many more ice cream shops are there than frozen yogurt shops? (Click to enlarge image.)

• There are 15 more ice cream shops than frozen yogurt shops.

• There are 20 more ice cream shops than frozen yogurt shops.

• There are 30 more ice cream shops than frozen yogurt shops.

• There are 55 more ice cream shops than frozen yogurt shops.

The graph shows the top selling food items from a local restaurant. The managers are comparing the type of food sold during different years. What conclusion could the managers make about the type of food sold? (Click on image to enlarge.)

• Fish and chips were the most popular food sold over time

• Pizza increased the most over time

• In 1980, hamburgers sold the most while pizza sold the least

• In 1990, pizza was sold the most while hamburgers were sold the least

How would you show that you are not using all the numbers when displaying your data on a graph?

• You would always use all the numbers.

• You would use a different scale for each square of your graph on grid paper.

• You would write down that you're missing numbers.

• You would use a jagged line called a break.