Question

The number of traffic citations given daily by two police departments over a two-week period is shown in the box-and-whisker plots. Which statement is NOT true?

a.The East department gave the greatest number of citations in one day.
b.The East department gave the least number of citations in one day.
c.The East department has a greater IQR than the West department.
d.The East department has the greater median of citations in one day.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

• b. The East department gave the least number of citations in one day.

Explanation:

a. The East department gave the greatest number of citations in one day.

• True, 210 > 190 (approx.)

b. The East department gave the least number of citations in one day.

• False, 110 > 90 (approx.)

c. The East department has a greater IQR than the West department.

• True, 4 out of 5 numbers are greater

d. The East department has the greater median of citations in one day.

• True, 143 > 135 (approx.)