Transcript text: How many bushels were grown in 1970?
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Year and Corresponding Data
Locate the year 1970 on the bar graph and count the number of sacks representing bushels of corn grown.
Step 2: Count the Sacks
Count the number of sacks for the year 1970. Each sack represents 2,000 bushels.
Step 3: Calculate the Total Bushels
Multiply the number of sacks by 2,000 to find the total number of bushels grown in 1970.
Final Answer
In 1970, 10 sacks are shown. Each sack represents 2,000 bushels. Therefore, the total number of bushels grown in 1970 is:
\[ 10 \text{ sacks} \times 2,000 \text{ bushels/sack} = 20,000 \text{ bushels} \]