5th Grade Line Plot and Mixed Number Word Problems

Marcus and Sofia recorded the growth of their sunflower plants in inches. The recorded growth measurements were 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 1/4, 2, 1 3/4. Create a line plot using to display the data (hint: copy the number line shown) by placing an X on the line plot that represents the recorded growth of each sunflower. How many data points did you plot on your plot graph?

PART A: Mrs. Chen measures the amount of juice in liters, in 6 water bottles. The recorded measures were 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 11/4, 1 3/4, 1 1/2, 2. Create a line plot using to display the data (hint: copy the number line shown) by placing an X on the line plot that represents the recorded amount in each bottle. How many data points did you plot on the plot graph?

PART B: Mrs. Chen combines all of the juice and divides it into 3 equal containers. How many liters of juice will be in each container? Use the plot graph you used in the previous question to answer this question.

Isabella spent 2 3/8 hours practicing piano on Monday. On Wednesday, she practiced for 1 3/4 hours. How many total hours did Isabella practice?

James had 3 1/2 cups of blueberries. He used 1 3/4 cups to make muffins. How many cups of blueberries does he have left?

The line plot below shows the length, in inches, of different sizes of pencils: 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 3/4, 4 1/4, 4 3/4. Create a line plot using to display the data (hint: copy the number line shown) by placing an X on the line plot that represents the recorded What is the difference in length between the shortest and longest pencil?

Emma collected 4 4/6 pounds of apples. Tyler collected 2 2/4 pounds of apples. How many more pounds of apples did Emma collect than Tyler?

Lucas completed 3/4 of his science project. Maria completed 5/6 of her science project. What fraction of their projects have they completed together?

The gardening club recorded the heights of their tomato plants in inches: 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 2 1/4, 3, 2 3/4, 2 1/2. How many plants grew more than 2 2/4 inches?

Students measured the amount of water their plants consumed in cups: 1 1/4, 1 1/2, 1 1/4, 2, 1 3/4. The data was placed on the line plot. Wren said that the amount of water consumed by all of the plants is 5 cups. Do you agree with her? Why or why not?