Question

use the data in the table to complete the picture graph below.
favorite beach activities
activity children
making sand castles 2
finding shells 4
swimming 12
surfing 10
click to select the beach balls.
favorite beach activities
making sand castles
finding shells
swimming
surfing
= 2 children

Explanation:

Step1: Determine number of symbols for making sand - castles

Since each symbol represents 2 children and 2 children like making sand - castles, $2\div2 = 1$ symbol is needed.

Step2: Determine number of symbols for finding shells

With 4 children liking finding shells, $4\div2=2$ symbols are needed.

Step3: Determine number of symbols for swimming

As 12 children like swimming, $12\div2 = 6$ symbols are needed.

Step4: Determine number of symbols for surfing

Since 10 children like surfing, $10\div2=5$ symbols are needed.

Answer:

• Making sand - castles: 1 beach ball symbol
• Finding shells: 2 beach ball symbols
• Swimming: 6 beach ball symbols
• Surfing: 5 beach ball symbols