Based on the provided data, let's evaluate each statement one by one to determine which is most likely correct:
1. In Grade 8, 18 students liked swimming.
- According to the table, Grade 8 had:
- 14 students for Swimming.
- 18 students for Running.
- 22 students for Volleyball.
- The statement claims 18 students liked swimming, but the table shows 18 students liked running, not swimming. Thus, this statement is false.
2. In Grade 9, 31 students liked swimming.
- According to the table, Grade 9 had:
- 17 students for Swimming.
- 24 students for Running.
- 5 students for Volleyball.
- The statement claims 31 students liked swimming, but the table shows only 17 students for this sport. Thus, this statement is false.
3. In Grade 8, 22 students liked volleyball.
- According to the table, Grade 8 had:
- 14 students for Swimming.
- 18 students for Running.
- 22 students for Volleyball.
- The statement claims 22 students liked volleyball, and the table confirms this exact number. Thus, this statement is true.
4. In Grade 9, 27 students liked volleyball.
- According to the table, Grade 9 had:
- 17 students for Swimming.
- 24 students for Running.
- 5 students for Volleyball.
- The statement claims 27 students liked volleyball, but the table shows only 5 students for this sport. Thus, this statement is false.
After evaluating all statements, we can conclude that:
The correct statement is: In Grade 8, 22 students liked volleyball.
