Pictograph

Definition of Pictograph

• Pictograph is a way of representing statistical data using symbolic figures to match the frequencies of different kinds of data.

Examples of Pictograph

• The pictograph shows the number of varieties of apples stored at a supermarket.

Solved Example on Pictograph

Use the pictograph to find the total number of apples stored in the supermarket.

Choices:

A. 150

B. 120

C. 140

D. 200

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Step 1: The pictograph shows 14 full apples and 2 half apples. 

Step 2: So, there are 140 + 10 = 150 apples stores in the supermarket.

Related Terms for Pictograph

• Data
• Symbols

      

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