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The names and numbers of animals in a certain zoo are given below. Use the data to make a bar graph. (Scale : on Y - axis, 1cm = 4 animals) Animals Deer Tiger Monkey Rabbit Peacock Number 20 4 12 16 8

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Question

The names and numbers of animals in a certain zoo are given below. Use the data to make a bar graph. (Scale : on Y - axis, 1cm = 4 animals)

Animals Deer Tiger Monkey Rabbit Peacock
Number 20 4 12 16 8
Graph
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Solution

Steps to draw the bar graph:

  1. In the centre of the graph paper, write the title "Names and number of animals".
  2. Draw the X-axis and Y-axis, and mark O, their point of intersection.
  3. Write the name of the animals on the X-axis at equal distances.
  4. The number of animals is taken on the Y-axis.
  5. Write the scale in the top right-hand corner i.e. 1 cm = 4 animals on the Y-axis.
  6. Draw a bar of the appropriate height above the name of each animal on the X-axis.

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Chapter 6: Bar Graphs - PRACTICE SET 19 [Page 51]

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Balbharati Mathematics Integrated [English] Standard 6 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 6 Bar Graphs
PRACTICE SET 19 | Q (2) | Page 51

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