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Problem 19

Combinatorics Difficulty 1.1 Multiple choice CEMC Gauss (Grade 7) · Canada · 2017

Based on the graph shown, which sport is played by the most students?


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Hockey, 40
Basketball, 30
Soccer, 50
Volleyball, 20
Badminton, 10

Pick one

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Official solution

Reading from the tallest bar on the graph, approximately 50 students play soccer.

Since this is larger than the number of students who play any of the other sports, then soccer is played by the most students.

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