Shoppers were surveyed about their spending for holiday shopping. The standard deviation of the amount shoppers spent was $125. Which of the following is the best interpretation of this value?
Answer
A
Fifty percent of the amount shoppers spent is above $125.
B
The middle half of the amount shoppers spent has a range that is $125 wide.
C
The amount shoppers spent typically varies by about $125 from the mean.
D
The difference between the largest and smallest amounts shoppers spent was $125.