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10.02 Problem solving with line plots

Interactive practice questions

Several different keys are measured, to the nearest half an inch. The results are shown in the table below.

$1\frac{1}{2}$112 $2\frac{1}{2}$212 $1\frac{1}{2}$112 $1\frac{1}{2}$112 $2$2 $2\frac{1}{2}$212
$3$3 $2\frac{1}{2}$212 $2$2 $2$2 $1\frac{1}{2}$112 $1\frac{1}{2}$112

Which of the following line plots correctly shows the measurements?

A

B

C

D
Easy
< 1min

A set of measurements in inches have been recorded in the table below.

Easy
< 1min

A collection of different sized matchsticks was measured, to the nearest fourth of an inch. The results are shown in the table below.

Easy
< 1min

A set of measurements, to the nearest half an inch, are shown in the line plot below.

Medium
2min
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4.MD.4

Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in fractions of a unit (halves, quarters, eighths). Solve problems involving addition and subtraction with like denominators of fractions by using information presented in line plots.

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