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- From left to right the values of the vertical bars in the box plot are as follows:
- First vertical bar: 2
- Second vertical bar: 4
- Third vertical bar: 5
- Fourth vertical bar: 7
- Fifth vertical bar: 8
The box plot summarizes data values. What is the median of this data set?
From left to right the values of the vertical bars in the box plot are as
Easy-difficulty · SAT Math · One-Variable Data & Statistics — Mean, median, mode, range. Read the question above, select your answer, and check the full explanation below to understand exactly why the correct choice works.
Answer explanation
Choice C is correct. The median of a data set represented in a box plot is given by the vertical line within the box. In the given box plot, the vertical line within the box occurs at . Therefore, the median of this data set is .
Choice A is incorrect. This is the minimum value of the data set.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual errors.
Choice D is incorrect. This is the maximum value of the data set.
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