Question

number of participants 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 8-9 age (years) which statement about the data in the histogram is not true? a the swim class has a total of 16 participants. b more than half the participants are from 7 to 9 years old. c exactly 5 participants are younger than 5 years old.

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total participants

Add all group counts: $2 + 3 + 0 + 4 + 5 = 14$

Step2: Check Option A validity

Compare total to 16: $14
eq 16$

Step3: Check Option B validity

Calculate 7-9 age group total: $4 + 5 = 9$. Half of 14 is 7, and $9 > 7$

Step4: Check Option C validity

Calculate <5 age group total: $2 + 3 = 5$

Answer:

A. The swim class has a total of 16 participants.