Entry 3: Extract information from pictograms and create frequency tables

Answers
Below is information about the number of learners studying maths, English and
sciences in a college.
Subject Number of students
English
= 20 students
Maths
Biology
Physics
Chemistry

1. How many students are studying maths in this college?

65

2. How many more English students than Biology students are there?
50

3. Which subject has the highest number of students?

English

4. The number of students doing Chemistry has not been recorded correctly. There
are 50 students studying the subject. Show this in the pictogram.
(One and a half shapes added next to Chemistry)
Students in a class were asked what mode of transport they use to get to college.
Here are their answers:
walk, walk, bus, walk, bike, bus, train, bus, walk, train, walk, walk, car, train, bus,
car, walk, car, car, car, walk, bus, bus, car, walk, train, train, bus, walk, car, bus, car
Mode of transport Tally Frequency
Walk 10
Bike 1
Bus 8
Train 5
Car 8
Total 32
5. Complete the frequency table. The row for cars has been done for you.

6. Which mode of transport is the most popular for this class?

walking