Problem Solving
Can you problem solve using what you’ve learned about bar graphs?
Goal:
Goal:
Practice!
Goal: Apply what you have learned about word problems involving bar graphs.
Ava just got a new dog and many more responsibilities! This graph shows her weekly chores.
Use these problem-solving steps to answer each question below.
Word Problem Solving Steps
- Read the problem.
- Look for important information.
- Write a math sentence.
- Choose a way to solve.
- Solve and label your answer.
Bar Graph Chart: Title: Weekly Dog chores Scale: Number of Chores Per Week 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20. Types of Chores: Give Food 14, Give Water 19, Take on a Walk 13, Bathe 1, Brush 5.
Answer the word problem by typing the correct answer below.
How many more times does Ava give her dog water than food a week?
Yes! Ava gives her dog water 5 more times than she gives it food because \({19 - 14 = 5}\).
Sorry, that’s not correct. Try subtracting!
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How many times does Ava brush her dog in two weeks?
Correct! Ava brushes her dog 10 times in two weeks because \({ 5 + 5 = 10}\).
Sorry, that’s not correct. Did you add the number of times Ava brushes her dog twice for the two weeks?
Answer the word problem by typing the correct answer below.
How many more times does Ava walk her dog than brush it?
Correct! The answer is 6 because \({11 - 5 = 6}\).
Sorry, that’s not correct. Subtract the number of times she brushes her dog from the number of walks she takes it on.
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How many more times does Ava give her dog water than take on a walk per week?
Correct! Ava gives her dog water 8 more times a week than she takes it on a walk.
Sorry, that’s not correct. Find the number of times she gives the dog water a week, and subtract the number of walks she gives per week and you will find the answer.
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How many times does Ava do chores each week?
That’s right! You found the correct sum.
Sorry, that’s not correct. Try finding the sum again!