Question

Raquel and Van live in two different cities. As part of a project, they each record the lowest prices for a gallon of gas at gas stations around their cities on the same day. Raquel’s data reflect a mean price of $3.42 with a standard deviation of 0.07. Van’s data reflect a mean price of $3.78 with a standard deviation of 0.23.

Which statement is true about their gas-price data?
A- Raquel’s data are most likely closer to $3.42 than Van’s data are to $3.78.
B- Van’s data are most likely closer to $3.42 than Raquel’s data are to $3.78.
C- Raquel’s data are most likely closer to $3.78 than Van’s data are to $3.42.
D- Van’s data are most likely closer to $3.78 than Raquel’s data are to $3.42.

Answer 1

A is the answer my folks.

Answer 2

the standard deviation shows the dispersion (how close) of the data. Therefore the correct statement is A:
A- Raquel’s data are most likely closer to $3.42 than Van’s data are to $3.78.