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A histogram of weights (kg) of 80 students shows class 40-50 with the tallest bar at frequency 28.
The principal claims 'more than one-third of the students weigh 40-50 kg.' Is the claim correct, and what is the fraction?

Class 8Bar Graphs and HistogramsData Handling
  • AYes; the fraction is which is more than
  • BNo; the fraction is exactly
  • CYes; the fraction is
  • DNo; the fraction is

Step-by-Step Solution

Fraction = . Since , so the claim is correct.
Answer: A) Yes; the fraction is which is more than

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