Jasmine asked her classmates to name all the types of birds they found on a field trip to a local aviary.

Question

18
reported finding a blue jay.

67
reported finding a finch.

13
reported finding a blackbird.

1124
reported finding an owl.

Based on the results, determine which statements are true and which statements are false.

(5 points)
True False
Over half the students found a finch.

More students found a blackbird than a finch.

More students found a blue jay than an owl.

More students found a finch than a blackbird.

More students found a blackbird than an owl.

Answer 1

Let's analyze the reports one by one:

1. Blue Jay: 18 students reported finding a blue jay.
2. Finch: 67 students reported finding a finch.
3. Blackbird: 13 students reported finding a blackbird.
4. Owl: 1124 students reported finding an owl.

Now, let's evaluate each statement:

1. Over half the students found a finch.
   True. (Since 67 students is more than half of 134)

2. More students found a blackbird than a finch.
   False. (13 students found a blackbird, which is less than 67)

3. More students found a blue jay than an owl.
   False. (18 students found a blue jay, while 1124 found an owl)

4. More students found a finch than a blackbird.
   True. (67 students reported finding a finch, while 13 found a blackbird)

5. More students found a blackbird than an owl.
   False. (13 students found a blackbird compared to 1124 students who found an owl)

Summarized:

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. False