This table shows the favourite colour of some children.
Use the table to answer the questions.
Colour | Number of children | |
red | ![]() |
6 |
blue | ![]() |
4 |
green | ![]() |
4 |
yellow | ![]() |
2 |
cyan | ![]() |
8 |
black | ![]() |
8 |
orange | ![]() |
6 |
Example 1
What is the most popular colour?
Answer
We can make a diagram like this.
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Number of children ![]() |
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Cyan and black is the most popular colour.
Example 2
How many children were asked about their favourite colour?
Answer
6 + 4 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 8 + 6 = 38