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Boxplots and Outliers

Question 7 • Mathematics for College Liberal Arts Sem 1 (1207350) BCPS 2025-26

The parallel boxplots below display the bag weights of two different brands, A and B, of granola. Which brand of granola typically weighs more?

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A
Brand A bags typically weigh more because the median of brand A is higher than that of brand B.
B
Brand B bags typically weigh more than brand A bags because there is a high outlier at 52.5.
C
Brand A bags typically weigh more than brand B bags because there are no outliers in the distribution.
D
Brand B bags typically weigh more because the range of weights is higher than that of brand A.
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