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Compare data set A and data set B.

A. Both sets have basically the same data.

B. Not enough information is given.

C. Set B has a larger spread of data.

D. Set A has a larger spread of data.

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Final answer:

The first data set has a wider spread indicated by a greater IQR, which means Data Set A has more variability and a larger spread than Data Set B.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which data set has a larger spread, we can reference the fact that the first data set has the wider spread for the middle 50 percent of the data and a greater interquartile range (IQR) than the second data set. The IQR is a measure of variability that indicates the range of the middle 50 percent of the data.

Given that Data Set A has a larger IQR than Data Set B, it means there is more variability in Data Set A compared to Data Set B. Thus, the correct answer to the question comparing Data Set A and Data Set B is D. Data Set A has a larger spread of data.

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