Question

question #11
for a school project amber decides to create a histogram of the cars passing by the front of the school on a typical school day. she starts counting an hour before the school day starts and stays 3 hours after the school day ends.
cars passing in front of the school
which statment is the most likely explanation for this distribution?
a unannounced parades of cars occurred during the two period of increased traffic.
b the two periods with higher traffic are the times when students are coming to school in the morning and leaving it in the late afternoon.
c a long car race was taking place where the school was the start and finish line.
d there were two huge sales at a store nearby. one was only good from 7 - 9 am and the other from 3 - 5 pm.

Explanation:

The histogram shows two peaks in car - traffic around 7 - 9 AM and 3 - 5 PM. These are typical times for students to arrive at and leave school, which would cause an increase in traffic around the school. Options A, C, and D are less likely as they are more extraordinary events.

Answer:

B. The two periods with higher traffic are the times when students are coming to school in the morning and leaving it in the late afternoon.