Question

Which of the following representations is the most commonly used way of using tally marks?

A)

B)

C)

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• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. (b) and (c) above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

B

Tally marks are an efficient way of organising numerical data in groups of five. One vertical line is made for each of the first four numbers and the fifth number is represented by a diagonal line across the previous four as shown below.


In option C, tally marks in Science is represented incorrectly as
In option A, tally marks representation for English is incorrect.
Thus, only option B is correct.