Picture Graphs Math Example 3

Follow the full solution, then compare it with the other examples linked below.

Example 3

easy
A picture graph shows books read: Ann = ★★★★ (4), Bob = ★★ (2). Each ★ = 1 book. How many books did they read in total?

Solution

  1. 1
    Ann read 4 books, Bob read 2 books.
  2. 2
    Total: \(4 + 2 = 6\) books.

Answer

6 books
Add the values from each row in the picture graph to find the total.

About Picture Graphs

A way of displaying data using pictures or icons, where each picture represents one unit (or a set number of units), and the total for each category is found by counting or multiplying the number of pictures by the scale value.

Learn more about Picture Graphs →

More Picture Graphs Examples

Example 1 easy

A picture graph shows: Cats = 🐱🐱🐱 (3 symbols), Dogs = 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶 (5 symbols). Each symbol = 1 ani

Example 2 medium

A picture graph shows favorite fruits. Apple = 4 symbols, Banana = 6 symbols, Orange = 3 symbols. Ea

Example 4 medium

A picture graph shows: Red = 5 symbols, Blue = 3 symbols, Green = 4 symbols. Each symbol = 2 votes.

← All Picture Graphs Examples Picture Graphs Concept

Related Concepts

CountingBar Graphs