The graph shows the favourite pastries of the group of students.
- How many students like biscuits and scones?
- How many less students like scones than shortbreads?
- How many flower symbols will be added to tarts to have the same number of students that like biscuits?
(a)
Number of students that liked biscuits and scones
= (5 + 1) x 2
= 6 x 2
= 12
(b)
Number of students less that like scones than shortbreads
= (4 - 1) x 2
= 3 x 2
= 6
(c)
Number of flower symbols that will be added
= 5 - 3
= 2
Answer(s): (a) 12; (b) 6; (c) 2