Question

The graph shows the number of drummers in the school band each year over a six-year period.
The graph titled 'Drummers in the School Band' shows Year on the horizontal axis from 0 to 6 and Number of students on the vertical axis from 0 to 12. The points on the graph are (1, 7), (2, 9), (3, 8), (4, 5), (5, 7), (6, 7).
What does the point (4, 5)
represent?
A.

There were 4 drummers in the band in year 5.

B.

There were 5 drummers in the band in year 4.

C.

There were 5 more drummers in the band in year 4 than in year 3.

D
.

There was 1 more drummer in the band in year 5 than in year 4.

Answer 1

The point (4, 5) on the graph indicates that in year 4, there were 5 drummers in the band. Therefore, the correct interpretation is:

**B. There were 5 drummers in the band in year 4.**