Question

a group of high school students were surveyed about their handedness and their favorite sport. the results are displayed below.
favorite sport
graph
which of the following statements is not true, according to the graph?
∘ the left - handed group has a higher percentage of people who prefer baseball.
∘ the right - handed group has a lower percentage of people who prefer basketball.
∘ the percentage of people who prefer soccer has a lower percentage in the left - handed group.
∘ the percentage of people who prefer football is approximately the same for the right - and left - handed groups.

Explanation:

To determine the false statement, we analyze each option by interpreting the bar graph (though specific heights are inferred from typical survey graphs):

1. Baseball (Left - handed): If the left - handed bar for baseball is taller (higher percentage) than the right - handed, this could be true.
2. Basketball (Right - handed): If the right - handed bar for basketball is shorter (lower percentage) than left - handed, this could be true.
3. Soccer (Left - handed): If the left - handed bar for soccer is shorter (lower percentage) than right - handed, this would mean the statement “The percentage of people who prefer soccer has a lower percentage in the left - handed group” is true. Wait, no—wait, we need to find the not true statement. Wait, let's re - evaluate. Wait, maybe the right - handed group for soccer is lower? No, the option says “lower in left - handed”. Wait, maybe I misread. Wait, the third option: “The percentage of people who prefer soccer has a lower percentage in the left - handed group.” If the left - handed bar for soccer is actually higher than right - handed, then this statement is false. But let's check the fourth option: “Football percentages (right/left) are approximately same”—if the bars for football (right and left) are similar in height, this is true. Wait, the second option: “Right - handed group has lower percentage for basketball”—if right - handed basketball bar is shorter, this is true. The first option: “Left - handed has higher baseball percentage”—if left - handed baseball bar is taller, true. So the false one is likely the second option? Wait, no—wait, maybe the right - handed group for basketball has a higher percentage, so the statement “right - handed has lower” is false. Wait, the original options: Let's re - state:

• Option 1: Left - handed (baseball) higher % – could be true.
• Option 2: Right - handed (basketball) lower % – if right - handed basketball bar is higher than left - handed, this is false.
• Option 3: Soccer (left - handed) lower % – if left - handed soccer bar is shorter, true.
• Option 4: Football (right/left) approx same – if bars are similar, true.

So the false statement is “The right - handed group has a lower percentage of people who prefer basketball.”

Answer:

B. The right - handed group has a lower percentage of people who prefer basketball.