Answer:
D. 8
Step-by-step explanation:
We need to count how many are longer than 7. There are 4 leaves that are 7 inches long. 3 are 8 inches long. 1 in 9 inches long. Adding these up gives us our answer. Let x be the leaves 7 inches or longer.
4+3+1=x
Add 3 and 1.
4+4=x
Add 4 and 4
8=x
There are 8 leaves that are 7 inches or longer.
