Question

pounds of strawberries picked per person
x = 1 person
how many people picked 1 2/4 pounds and 2 pounds?
people
how many people participated in strawberry picking?
people

Explanation:

Step1: Count people for $1\frac{2}{4}$ lbs

Count the Xs above $1\frac{2}{4}$: $4$

Step2: Count people for 2 lbs

Count the Xs above 2: $3$

Step3: Sum the two counts

$4 + 3 = 7$

Step4: Count all participants

Sum all Xs: $1 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 3 = 12$

Answer:

7 people
12 people