The length of 40 leaves of a plant are measured correct to one millimeter, and the obtained data is represented in the following table: It is correct to conclude that the maximum number of leaves are 153 mm long. Is it true or false?

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Given that from the table the maximum number of leaves are 153 mm long.
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We must carefully assess the bar diagram in order to formulate our findings for such issues.
From the graph above, it can be seen that the maximum number of 12 corresponds to the class interval 145-153, which suggests that the maximum number of leaves are those with a length of 145 mm or 153 mm.
Thus, it is evident that the maximum number of leaves is not just those that are 153 mm long, but rather precisely all those that are 145 mm or 153 mm long.
Therefore the given statement is true.
Therefore the correct option is 1.

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