Grade 5 Data Word Problems
A worksheet for 5th graders to practice solving word problems involving data interpretation, including bar graphs and simple tables.
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Grade 5 Data Word Problems
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Read each word problem carefully and use the provided data to answer the questions. Show your work.
Use the bar graph below to answer questions 1-3.
1. How many more students prefer Mint Chip than Strawberry?
2. What is the total number of students surveyed about their favorite ice cream flavor?
3. If 5 more students chose Vanilla, how many would prefer Vanilla in total?
Use the table below to answer questions 4-6.
Weekly Chores Completed by Siblings
Sibling
Chores Completed
Points Earned
Sarah
12
60
David
9
45
Emily
15
75
4. How many more chores did Emily complete than David?
5. What is the average number of chores completed by the three siblings?
6. If each chore is worth 5 points, how many total points did the siblings earn together?
7. A survey showed that 35 students walk to school, 20 ride bikes, and 15 take the bus. Which calculation tells you the total number of students surveyed?
35 - 20
35 + 20 + 15
35 × 3
35 / 20
8. If a library has 25 fiction books, 15 non-fiction books, and 10 picture books, it has a total of books.
9. A class collected data on favorite fruits. 8 students liked apples, 12 liked bananas, and 5 liked oranges. The fruit with the most votes was .
10. A pet store has 7 dogs, 10 cats, and 4 birds. If 2 dogs are adopted and 3 new cats arrive, how many pets are there in total now? Show your steps.