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Introduction to Statistics — Unit test

Question 3 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_1207350_Mathematics_for_College_Liberal_Arts_S2_2023

The histogram represents boiling temperatures, in degrees Celsius, of tap water and of a saltwater mix.The median boiling temperature of the tap water is 100°C. The median boiling temperature of the salt water is 102°C. Which statement about the means is most likely true?

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The mean of the tap water boiling temperatures is about 4° less than the mean of the saltwater boiling temperatures.
B
The mean of the tap water boiling temperatures is about 2° less than the mean of the saltwater boiling temperatures.
C
The mean of the tap water boiling temperatures is about 1° greater than the mean of the saltwater boiling temperatures.
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The mean of the tap water boiling temperatures is about 3° less than the mean of the saltwater boiling temperatures.
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