1.   In a stem-and-leaf plot, ___.
    A. From top to bottom, the stems are in decreasing order. B. From top to bottom, the stems are in increasing order.
    C. From top to bottom, the leaves are in increasing order. D. From top to bottom, the leaves are in decreasing order.
    Hint

  2.   Determine the stems for the data 236, 256, 298, 252, 289.
    A. 23, 25, 28, 29 B. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29
    C. 2 D. 2, 6, 6, 8, 9
    Hint

  3.   In the stem-and-leaf plot below, in which interval do most of the distances fall?
   
    A. 110-119 B. 120-129
    C. 130-139 D. 140-149
    Hint

  4.   Refer to the stem-and-leaf plot below. Choose the statement that is false.
   
    A. There are no numbers in the interval 50-59. B. The least number in the data is 39.
    C. The greatest number in the data is 72. D. There are 17 numbers in the stem-and-leaf plot.
    Hint

  5.   Identify the stem-and-leaf plot that correctly shows the data given in the table.
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint



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