Question

instructions
solve the following problem and select your answer from the choices given.

question

the dot plot above identifies the number of pets living with each of 20 families in an apartment building. what fraction of the families have more than two pets?

\\(\frac{3}{20}\\)

\\(\frac{1}{5}\\)

\\(\frac{1}{4}\\)

\\(\frac{9}{20}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Count families with >2 pets

Number of dots at 3: 3; at 4:1. Total = 3+1=4.

Step2: Calculate fraction

Fraction = $\frac{4}{20} = \frac{1}{5}$.

Answer:

$\frac{1}{5}$