Math Problem Statement

What percent of vehicles had colors other than those listed? Display these data in a bar graph. Be sure to label your axes.

Solution

Let's address the questions based on the image you've provided.

(a) What percent of vehicles had colors other than those listed?

To find the percentage of vehicles with colors other than those listed, we first need to sum the percentages of the listed colors:

  • White: 23%
  • Black: 18%
  • Silver: 16%
  • Gray: 13%
  • Red: 10%
  • Blue: 9%
  • Brown/beige: 5%
  • Yellow/gold: 3%
  • Green: 2%

Now, let’s sum these values:

23+18+16+13+10+9+5+3+2=99%23 + 18 + 16 + 13 + 10 + 9 + 5 + 3 + 2 = 99\%

Since the total percentage is 100%, and the listed colors account for 99%, the percentage of vehicles with colors other than those listed is:

10099=1%100 - 99 = 1\%

Thus, 1% of vehicles had colors other than those listed.

(b) Display these data in a bar graph

To create a bar graph, you can use the following values for the colors:

  • White: 23%
  • Black: 18%
  • Silver: 16%
  • Gray: 13%
  • Red: 10%
  • Blue: 9%
  • Brown/beige: 5%
  • Yellow/gold: 3%
  • Green: 2%

Each of these values will be represented as a bar, with the color on the horizontal axis and the percentage on the vertical axis. You would label the axes as follows:

  • Horizontal axis (x-axis): Color
  • Vertical axis (y-axis): Percent of vehicles

Would you like me to create a bar graph for you using these data?


Do you have any questions, or would you like more details?

Here are 5 related questions to think about:

  1. How might the popularity of car colors change over time?
  2. Why do you think white was the most popular car color in 2011?
  3. What factors might influence a person's choice of car color?
  4. How could you present the data in a pie chart instead of a bar graph?
  5. What are the environmental impacts of car color choices, such as energy consumption in hot vs. cold climates?

Tip: When dealing with percentages in data, always ensure the total adds up to 100% for accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Percentages
Data Representation
Summation

Formulas

Total percentage = 100%
Percentage of other colors = 100% - sum of listed percentages

Theorems

Basic Percentages Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7