Question

John, a shopkeeper, recorded the amount of oranges his customers bought in the given line plot.


How many pounds of oranges did John’s customers buy in total?

• A. $\frac{3}{2}$ lb
• B. 3 lb
• C. $\frac{3}{4}$ lb
• D. 6 lb

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3 lb

Total amount of oranges John’s customers bought $=(\frac{1}{4}+\frac{1}{4})+(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2})+(\frac{3}{4}+\frac{3}{4})$

$=\frac{2}{4}+\frac{2}{2}+\frac{6}{4}$

$=1+\frac{8}{4}=1+2$

$=3lb$