Question

based on the bar graph above, which of the following conclusions is true?

the third place team had at least 20 hits.
the second place team had half as many hits as the first place team.
there was more than a 5 hit difference between the first and third place team.
the third place team had 20 hits.

Explanation:

Read values from the bar graph

Using the Drawing Conclusions knowledge point

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Evaluate each statement

Using the Drawing Conclusions knowledge point

• Statement 1: "The third place team had at least 20 hits."

$$ 18 < 20 \quad (\text{False}) $$

• Statement 2: "The second place team had half as many hits as the first place team."

$$ 22 e \frac{25}{2} \quad (\text{False}) $$

• Statement 3: "There was more than a 5 hit difference between the first and third place team."

$$ 25 - 18 = 7 > 5 \quad (\text{True}) $$

• Statement 4: "The third place team had 20 hits."

$$ 18 e 20 \quad (\text{False}) $$

Answer:

• The third place team had at least 20 hits.
• The second place team had half as many hits as the first place team.
• There was more than a 5 hit difference between the first and third place team. (Correct answer)
• The third place team had 20 hits.