One line of tally marks typically consists of five marks.
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A single line of tally marks typically consists of five marks, although this can vary depending on the application.
Tally marks are vertical lines used to count something up to five, with each mark signifying a single numerical value. A single line of tally marks may look like this: |||||
When counting past five, tally marks are typically used in a "stacked" form. This means that five marks are placed in one line, followed by a diagonal line drawn across them to signify something like "five plus" or "five units." The next group of five marks are then placed below and to the right, as shown below:
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This system is used to make a clear visual representation of a larger count. For example, counting up to 15 could be represented by three lines of tally marks, as shown below:
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Tally marks are a simple and effective method for counting up to a certain number and are still commonly used today.