The stem-and-leaf diagram below shows the highest wind velocity ever recorded in 30 different U.S. cities. The velocities are given in miles per hour. The leaf unit is 1.0. $$\begin{array} { l | l }
6 & 4 \
7 & 23 \
7 & 589 \
8 & 0111344 \
8 & 5568899 \
9 & 0012234 \
9 & 559
\end{array}$$
What is the highest wind velocity recorded in these cities?
A)9.9 miles per hour
B)9.5 miles per hour
C)95 miles per hour
D)99 miles per hour

Question

The stem-and-leaf diagram below shows the highest wind velocity ever recorded in 30 different U.S. cities. The velocities are given in miles per hour. The leaf unit is 1.0. $$\begin{array} { l | l } 
6 & 4 \
7 & 23 \
7 & 589 \
8 & 0111344 \
8 & 5568899 \
9 & 0012234 \
9 & 559
\end{array}$$
What is the highest wind velocity recorded in these cities?
A)9.9 miles per hour
B)9.5 miles per hour
C)95 miles per hour
D)99 miles per hour

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The highest wind velocity recorded is represented by the "9" in the stem and "9" in the leaf, combining to form "99". This means the highest wind velocity is 99 miles per hour.

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The Stem-And-Leaf Diagram Below Shows the Highest Wind Velocity Ever $\begin{array} { l | l } 6 & 4 \\7 & 23 \\7 & 589 \\8 & 0111344 \\8 & 5568899 \\9 & 0012234 \\9 & 559\end{array}$