1. **State the problem:** We are given a dot plot showing the heights of bonsai in Melissa's collection with dots at heights 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 16 inches. 2. **Count total bonsai:** The number of dots at each height represents the number of bonsai at that height. - At 7 inches: 2 bonsai - At 8 inches: 4 bonsai - At 9 inches: 3 bonsai - At 10 inches: 3 bonsai - At 12 inches: 2 bonsai - At 16 inches: 1 bonsai 3. **Calculate total bonsai:** $$2 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 15$$ So, Melissa has 15 bonsai in total. 4. **Define Komono bonsai:** Komono bonsai are those with a maximum height of 10 inches. 5. **Count Komono bonsai:** Add the bonsai with heights 7, 8, 9, and 10 inches: $$2 + 4 + 3 + 3 = 12$$ 6. **Final answers:** - Total bonsai: 15 - Komono bonsai: 12