Denise and Sandra are playing a target game. The object of the game is to get an object as close to the center as possible. Each player’s score is the number of inches away from the center. Their scores are shown. Denise’s scores: 112, 116, 125, 119, 131 Sandra’s scores: 124, 120, 110, 126, 118 Which explains who is winning the game?
Answer
A
Denise is winning because she is generally closer to the center.
B
Sandra is winning because she has the greater mean.
C
Sandra is winning because she is generally closer to the center.
D
Denise is winning because she has the greater mean.
Explanation
Because a lower score means an object landed closer to the center, compare the players’ scores. Denise’s mean score is 603 ÷ 5 = 120.6 inches, while Sandra’s is 598 ÷ 5 = 119.6 inches. Sandra’s scores are generally lower, so she is winning because she is generally closer to the center.
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