Question

which line plot should meg and sten use to show the weight of dirt in the jars? dirt in jars weight of dirt (ounces) number of jars 3 1/2 1 4 2 5 1/2 3 6 2

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze data from table

The table shows weights of dirt ($3\frac{1}{2},4,5\frac{1}{2},6$ ounces) and number of jars for each weight (1, 2, 3, 2 respectively).

Step2: Check line - plots for correct number of 'x's

In a line - plot, the number of 'x's above each value should match the number of jars in the table.
For $3\frac{1}{2}$ ounces, there should be 1 'x', for 4 ounces there should be 2 'x's, for $5\frac{1}{2}$ ounces there should be 3 'x's and for 6 ounces there should be 2 'x's.

Answer:

The first line - plot (left - most one) is correct as it has 1 'x' above $3\frac{1}{2}$, 2 'x's above 4, 3 'x's above $5\frac{1}{2}$ and 2 'x's above 6.