Mastering Stem and Leaf Plots

What is the primary purpose of a stem-and-leaf plot?

• To measure distances

• To organize numerical data

• To calculate complex equations

• To draw artistic representations

In a stem-and-leaf plot, what does the 'stem' represent?

• Decimal values

• Units place of numbers

• Hundreds place of numbers

• Tens place of numbers

How old was the youngest person in the movie theatre according to the stem-and-leaf plot?

• 12 years

• 20 years

• 7 years

• 5 years

Which age group was not present in the movie theatre according to the stem-and-leaf plot?

• Twenties

• Thirties

• Teens

• Forties

What is the first step in creating a stem-and-leaf plot?

• Identifying the highest number

• Drawing a T-bar

• Writing down the leaves

• Listing all numbers

In the example of McDonald's, what is the highest 'stem' used in the plot?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which age appears most frequently in the McDonald's example?

• 31 years

• 10 years

• 12 years

• 25 years

What does the 'leaf' in a stem-and-leaf plot represent?

• Tens place of numbers

• Units place of numbers

• Hundreds place of numbers

• None of the above

Why is a stem-and-leaf plot useful?

• It provides a clear method for organizing large data sets.

• It helps in solving algebraic equations.

• It is used for drawing precise geometric shapes.

• It enhances the speed of numerical calculations.

What numerical places are used in a stem-and-leaf plot?

• Thousands and ten-thousands

• Hundreds and thousands

• Tens and hundreds

• Units and tens