Pictograph


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

Pictograph

Pictograph: Pictograph is a way to represent data in the form of pictures, objects or parts of objects. It helps to analyse the data at a glance.

Reading and Interpreting Pictograph: Reading a pictograph helps in interpreting the data  to get the required information. 

Example: Draw a pictograph showing number of apples sold over 4 months:

MonthsJanFebMarchApril
No. of Apples10402520

Solution: Choose the scale carefully, Here 1 Image = 10 apples sold. Also, half image = 5 apples sold. Observations are:

  • In January 10 apples were sold
  • In February 40 apples were sold
  • In March 25 apples were sold
  • In April 20 apples were sold
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    Question : 1

    The pictogram shows the number of puplis who cycle to school. What is the total number of pupils who cycle to school ? 

    Class 1large square square square square square
    Class 2large square square square square square square square
    Class 3large square square square

    Key : large square representas 30 pupils.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 2

    The pictogram shows the number of calculators sold by a shop over three days. A total of Rs. 600 was collected from the sale of calculators on Monday. Which of the following statements is correct ?

    Mondaylarge blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle
    Tuesdaylarge blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle blacktriangle
    Wednesdaylarge blacktriangle blacktriangle

    Key : large blacktriangle represents 5 calculators.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 3

    The table shows the number of hadnphones sold by Mukesh over a period of 3 days. Given that he sold 150 more handphones on Tuesday than on Wednesday, which of the following pictograms represents the sales over the 3 days ?

    Right Option : A
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