Question

what is the total number of leaves that were measured? leaf measurements length (inches)

Explanation:

Step1: Count the number of 'x's

There is 1 'x' at 1 inch, 3 'x's at 1.5 inches, 1 'x' at 2 inches, 2 'x's at 2.5 inches, 1 'x' at 3 inches and 1 'x' at 3.5 inches.

Step2: Sum up the counts

$1 + 3+1 + 2+1 + 1=9$

Answer:

9