The given table shows the length of 16 pens. Which of the following line plots represents the given data? What is the most common length of the pens?

Length of the pens (inches)

8

10

9

9

10

9

13

12

11

9

12

8

9

8

12

13

Most common length of the pens = 9 inches

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Most common length of the pens = 10 inches

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Most common length of the pens = 8 inches

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Most common length of the pens = 12 inches

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Solution

The correct option is A Most common length of the pens = 9 inches

Number of pens that are 8 in long: 3
Number of pens that are 9 in long: 5
Number of pens that are 10 in long: 2
Number of pens that are 11 in long: 1
Number of pens that are 12 in long: 3
Number of pens that are 13 in long: 2

So, the correct line plot is:
The most common length of the pens is 9 in.

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