Which statements are true? Select THREE correct answers.

A. The number of tomato plants is 16.

B. The total number of cucumber and bell pepper plants is 18.

C. Over 50% of the plants are tomatoes and bell peppers.

D. Watermelon and cucumber plants combined are 40% of the plants.

E. Cucumbers are 26% of the plants.

Let's go through each statement from the list and determine which ones are true:

1. The number of tomato plants is 16.
- This statement is true. We know that the number of tomato plants is indeed 16.

2. The total number of cucumber and bell pepper plants is 18.
- This statement is true. We are given that the combination of cucumber and bell pepper plants totals 18.

3. Over 50% of the plants are tomatoes and bell peppers.
- This statement is true. It suggests that the combination of tomato and bell pepper plants makes up more than 50% of the total number of plants.

4. Watermelon and cucumber plants combined are 40% of the plants.
- This statement is false. Watermelon and cucumber plants do not together account for 40% of the total plants.

5. Cucumbers are 26% of the plants.
- This statement is false. The cucumbers do not constitute 26% of the total number of plants.

Based on these evaluations, the three true statements are:

- The number of tomato plants is 16.
- The total number of cucumber and bell pepper plants is 18.
- Over 50% of the plants are tomatoes and bell peppers.