Math with Charts and Graphs

This page demonstrates how chart-based questions can be integrated into math worksheets.

Problem 1: Mean and Median

The bar chart shows test scores for different subjects. Calculate the mean and median of the scores.

(Bar graph for comparing values by category)
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85
Math
78
Science
92
English
65
History
88
Art
  • A.Mean: 81.6, Median: 85
  • B.Mean: 80.5, Median: 82
  • C.Mean: 81.6, Median: 78
  • D.Mean: 80.5, Median: 85

Working:

Mean:

Sum of scores: 85 + 78 + 92 + 65 + 88 = 408

Number of subjects: 5

Mean = 408 ÷ 5 = 81.6

Median:

Arrange scores: 65, 78, 85, 88, 92

Middle value (3rd value): 85

Problem 2: Percentage Calculations

The pie chart shows how a family allocates their monthly budget of $3,000. How much money is allocated to Housing and Food combined?

(Use pie chart for part-to-whole relationships)
Housing (35%)
Food (25%)
Transportation (15%)
Entertainment (10%)
Savings (15%)
  • A.$1,500
  • B.$1,800
  • C.$1,600
  • D.$2,100

Working:

Housing percentage: 35%

Food percentage: 25%

Combined percentage: 35% + 25% = 60%

Amount: 60% of $3,000 = 0.6 × $3,000 = $1,800

Problem 3: Growth Rate

The line graph shows the growth (in cm) of two plants over six weeks. Calculate the average weekly growth rate for Plant B.

(Use line graph to show trends over time)
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Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6
Plant A
Plant B
  • A.15 cm/week
  • B.18 cm/week
  • C.12 cm/week
  • D.20 cm/week

Working:

Initial height: 0 cm

Final height: 90 cm

Total growth: 90 - 0 = 90 cm

Time period: 6 weeks

Average growth rate: 90 cm ÷ 6 weeks = 15 cm/week