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A gardener measured the heights of pepper plants in his garden. The results, rounded to the nearest inch, are shown on the line plot.Based on the graph, which statement about the heights of the pepper plants is true? More than half of the plants are taller than 6 inches. Fewer than one-quarter of the plants are taller than 4 inches and shorter than 7 inches. More than half of the plants are less than 6 inches tall. Fewer than one-quarter of the plants are taller than 7 inches and shorter than 10 inches.

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Answer:D) Fewer than one-quarter of the plants are taller than 7 inches and shorter than 10 inches.Step-by-step explanation:There are 17 total plants, 17/4=4.25Plants taller than 7 inches and less than 10 are 8 or 9 inches tallThere are 3, 8 inch plantsThere is 1, 9 inch plantThe total plants between 7 and 10 inches is 4