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Representing Data

Question 2 • LCSD-CR-Mathematics for College Algebra-S2-1200710

The histogram below shows the age distribution of Elizabeth’s grandchildren. The box-and-whisker plot below shows the same data. Which of the following best explains why one graph appears skewed and one graph appears symmetric?

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A
The intervals on the x-axis of the histogram are too large.
B
The interval on the y-axis of the histogram is too small.
C
The interval on the x-axis of the histogram is inconsistent.
D
The interval on the box-and-whisker plot is too small.
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