1. **Problem Statement:** We are given a line plot showing amounts of glitter used in paper chains, with values including fractions such as $2\frac{1}{2}$, $3\frac{1}{4}$, $3\frac{1}{2}$, $3\frac{3}{4}$, $4$, and $4\frac{1}{4}$. We need to find how many paper chains used more than $2\frac{1}{2}$ containers of glitter. 2. **Understanding the Problem:** "More than $2\frac{1}{2}$ containers" means any amount strictly greater than $2.5$ containers. 3. **Identify Values Greater than $2\frac{1}{2}$:** The values greater than $2\frac{1}{2}$ are: - $3\frac{1}{4} = 3.25$ - $3\frac{1}{2} = 3.5$ - $3\frac{3}{4} = 3.75$ - $4 = 4.0$ - $4\frac{1}{4} = 4.25$ 4. **Count the Paper Chains at These Values:** According to the line plot, each orange X represents one paper chain. The positions with orange X's at these values are: - $2\frac{1}{2}$ (excluded because we want strictly more) - $3\frac{1}{4}$ (1 chain) - $3\frac{1}{2}$ (1 chain) - $3\frac{3}{4}$ (1 chain) - $4$ (1 chain) - $4\frac{1}{4}$ (1 chain) 5. **Total Count:** There are 5 paper chains that used more than $2\frac{1}{2}$ containers of glitter. **Final Answer:** 5 paper chains used more than $2\frac{1}{2}$ containers of glitter.