To determine which flower Ruby is most likely to have the fewest of in her basket, we can analyze the data from her experiment. Here is how we proceed step by step:
1. List the Number of Times Each Flower was Picked:
- Rose: 16 times
- Lily: 24 times
- Orchid: 32 times
- Sunflower: 8 times
2. Compare the Counts:
- Rose: 16
- Lily: 24
- Orchid: 32
- Sunflower: 8
3. Identify the Flower with the Fewest Picks:
By comparing the values, we find:
- 16 (Rose) > 8 (Sunflower)
- 24 (Lily) > 8 (Sunflower)
- 32 (Orchid) > 8 (Sunflower)
It's evident that the flower picked the least number of times is the sunflower, with only 8 picks.
4. Conclusion:
The flower with the fewest number of times picked, and therefore likely to be the least present in Ruby's basket, is the sunflower.
The correct answer is:
D. sunflower