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, 3 'x's at 1$\frac{1}{2}$, 1 'x' at 2, 2 'x's at 2$\frac{1}{2}$, 1 'x' at 3, 2 'x's at 3$\frac{1}{2}$.

Step2: Sum up the counts

$1 + 3+1 + 2+1+2$
$=10$

Answer:

10