Use Fractions To Compare - Fractions Worksheet With Answers
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Use Fractions to Compare
The circle graphs below show the results of a survey conducted by a young children’s
magazine. 200 first graders, 400 second graders, and 600 third graders were asked which
type of pet they prefer.
Favorite Pets
1
1
1
4
4
4
fish
birds
cats
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
dogs
birds
fish
birds
cats
dogs
8
8
8
1
1
1
8
8
8
fish
cats
dogs
200 First Graders
600 Third Graders
400 Second Graders
Use the circle graphs to complete the tables below.
First Graders’
Second Graders’
Third Graders’
Favorite Pets
Favorite Pets
Favorite Pets
Type
Number of
Type
Number of
Type
Number of
of pet
students
of pet
students
of pet
students
Dogs
Dogs
Dogs
Cats
Cats
Cats
Birds
Birds
Birds
Fish
Fish
Fish
Which type of pet is preferred by the greatest number of students? How many students
1.
prefer this pet? Explain.
What fraction of each grade prefers that pet?
2.
1
Extend It One-half of first graders and
of third graders prefer birds. One-half is
3.
4
1
greater than
, yet more third graders than first graders prefer birds. Explain how this
4
can be true.
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