Question

Consider the following frequency table which depicts the number of participants in different contests,


Which of the following table will be the correct representation of this frequency table using tally marks?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Tally marks usually keep the record of running count in a group of five as follows:


i.e, $4$ vertical lines and $1$ diagonal line that cuts the other four lines.

Thus, for the number $6$, after grouping of 5, one more vertical line will be added and for the number $8$, after grouping of 5, three vertical lines are added.

Moreover, for numbers less than $5$, the vertical lines corresponding to the given number will be added.

Thus, the correct representation for the given frequency table will be


So, option (d) is correct.