Question

the number of siblings each student at a softball game has is recorded. the graph below shows the probability distribution of having any number of siblings, x, for a randomly selected student. which number of siblings is least likely? 0 siblings 3 siblings 4 siblings 5 siblings

Explanation:

Step1: Understand probability distribution

In a probability distribution, the lower the \( P(x) \) value, the less likely the event.

Step2: Compare \( P(x) \) values

Looking at the bar - graph:

• For \( 0 \) siblings, \( P(0)\approx0.2 \)
• For \( 1 \) sibling, \( P(1)\approx0.32 \)
• For \( 2 \) siblings, \( P(2)\approx0.22 \)
• For \( 3 \) siblings, \( P(3)\approx0.12 \)
• For \( 4 \) siblings, assume \( P(4) = 0 \) (no bar shown in the non - existent 4 - sibling bar in the given options' analysis context, but actually looking at the graph, the height for 5 siblings is the lowest among all non - zero bars)
• For \( 5 \) siblings, \( P(5)\approx0.06 \)

Answer:

5 siblings