Question

the histogram shows the number of fish caught by 40 competitors in a fishing derby. fishing derby how many competitors caught more than 10 fish in the derby? a 23 competitors b 6 competitors c 26 competitors d 10 competitors

Explanation:

Step1: Identify relevant bars

The bars representing more than 10 fish are for the intervals 10 - 15, 15 - 20 and 20 - 25.

Step2: Read bar - heights

The height of the bar for 10 - 15 is 14, for 15 - 20 is 6 and for 20 - 25 is 2.

Step3: Sum the values

$14 + 6+2=22$. But there seems to be a mis - reading or mis - calculation in the options. If we assume a small error in reading the graph and consider the closest option to our calculated value, we note that the sum of the frequencies of the intervals 10 - 15, 15 - 20 and 20 - 25 should give the number of competitors who caught more than 10 fish. The correct sum of the frequencies of the relevant intervals is $14 + 6+2 = 22$. Since 23 is the closest option to 22 among the given choices.

Answer:

A. 23 competitors