Question

the histogram shows the starting salaries (rounded to the nearest thousand dollars) for college graduates based on a random sample of recent graduates. determine whether the following statement is true or false according to the graph. the graph is based on a sample of approximately 500 recent college graduates. choose the correct answer below. o a. false, because the total number of data items is larger. o b. true, because the largest bar has a height of approximately 500. o c. false, because the total number of data items is smaller. o d. true, because the total number of data items is approximately 500

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the histogram

The total number of data items (graduates) is the sum of the frequencies of all bars.

Step2: Check each option

• Option A: The total number of data items is not just based on the largest bar.
• Option B: The largest bar's height is not approximately 500.
• Option C: The sum of all bars' frequencies is not smaller.
• Option D: Calculate the sum of frequencies (approximate sum of all bar - heights). If the sum is approximately 500, then this option is correct.

Answer:

D. True, because the total number of data items is approximately 500.