Question

question: how many pets do you have?
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
how many students were asked this question? ____
how many students have an odd number of pets? ____
how many students have more than 5 pets? ____
how many students have an even number of pets? ____

Explanation:

Step1: Count total 'x's

Count all the 'x's in the dot - plot to find the number of students asked. There are 20 'x's.

Step2: Identify odd - numbered pet counts

The odd - numbered pet counts are 1, 3, 5, 7. Count the 'x's above these values. There are 2 + 4+ 3 + 1=10 'x's.

Step3: Identify students with more than 5 pets

The values more than 5 are 6, 7, 8. Count the 'x's above these values. There are 4 + 1+ 2 = 7 'x's.

Step4: Identify even - numbered pet counts

The even - numbered pet counts are 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. Count the 'x's above these values. There are 3+3 + 4+4 + 2 = 16 'x's.

Answer:

How many students were asked this question? 20
How many students have an odd number of pets? 10
How many students have more than 5 pets? 7
How many students have an even number of pets? 16