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In this activity, we will read information from a simple pictogram.

 

In a pictogram, the picture often stands for more than one person or item.

 

Example 1

A survey is carried out on favourite types of TV programmes.

The results are shown in this pictogram.

 

Each TV stands for 5 people.

 

Favourite TV programmes
 Sport TVTVTVTV
 Soaps TVTVTV
 Quiz TVTVTVTVTV
 Comedy TV

 

How many people preferred soaps?

 

Answer

Three TVs stands for 3 × 5 = 15 people.

15 people preferred soaps.

 

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Example 2

A survey is carried out on favourite types of TV programmes.

The results are shown in this pictogram.

 

Each TV stands for 2 people.

 

Favourite TV programmes
 Sport TVTVTV
 Soaps TVTVTV
 Quiz TVTVTVTV
 Comedy TVTV

 

How many people took part in the survey?

 

Answer

Count the TVs.

There are 12 TVs in total.

12 TVs stands for 12 × 2 = 24 people.

24 people took part in the survey.

 

How do you feel about trying some questions on this now?

 

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