alleryStart learning →Why are tally marks usually drawn in bundles of five?
AEasy to spot and count correctly
BSlows counting to avoid errors
CFive is the largest countable number
DMakes totals look larger
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Easy to spot and count correctly
People can tell a group of five at a glance, so counting is quicker and less error-prone than with long rows of strokes.
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