Solve Problems Using a Pictogram and a Bar Chart

In this activity, we will learn about how to use the information shown in a simple bar chart to answer questions.

The bar chart below shows the result of a survey about cupcake flavours.

We can see that chocolate got six votes. 

Strawberry was the least popular.

Let's try some example questions using the bar chart. 

Example 1

How many people voted for vanilla?

Answer

To find the answer, we need to look very carefully at the bar chart. 

The vanilla bar, goes up to the 6 on the scale on the left-hand side.

So, vanilla got 6 votes. 

Let's try some questions now.