Question

The average distance commuters in the metro Atlanta area have to drive everyday to work is between 12 miles and 28 miles. How could this be written using a margin or error?

A. 12 miles with a margin of error of ± 16 miles.
B. 20 miles with a margin of error of± 16 miles
C. 20 miles with a margin of error of 8 miles
D. 12 miles with a margin of error of ± 8 miles

Answer 1

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Answer 2

C. 20 miles with a margin error of plus or minus 8 miles

Explanation:

20+8= 28 which is the max average miles a commuter drives

20-8=12 which is the least average miles a commuter drives