Question

number of texts
the histogram shows the number of text messages sent by two high school juniors on one monday. which statement most reasonably explains the hours when 0 texts were sent?
the students were asleep and did not have phones turned on.
the students only had100 text messages available.
the students were in school and were not allowed to text.
texting is done in clusters.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• For the option "The students were asleep and did not have phones turned on": It is a common situation that during late - night hours (e.g., 10 pm - 1:59 am), students are likely to be asleep and not using their phones, which would result in 0 texts sent during those times.
• For the option "The students only had 100 text messages available": There is no indication in the histogram or the problem description about a limit of 100 text messages.
• For the option "The students were in school and were not allowed to text": The time intervals when 0 texts are sent (e.g., 10 pm - 1:59 am) are not typical school hours.
• For the option "Texting is done in clusters": This statement does not specifically explain the hours when 0 texts are sent.

Answer:

The students were asleep and did not have phones turned on.