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 below.Denise’s scores: 112, 116, 125, 119, 131Sandra’s scores: 124, 120, 110, 126, 118Which explains who is winning the game?
Answer
A
Denise is winning because she has the greater mean.
B
Denise is winning because she is generally closer to the center.
C
Sandra is winning because she has the greater mean.
D
Sandra is winning because she is generally closer to the center.
Explanation
Because a smaller score means a player is closer to the center, compare the average scores. Denise’s mean is 603 ÷ 5 = 120.6 inches, while Sandra’s is 598 ÷ 5 = 119.6 inches. Sandra’s lower average means she is generally closer to the center, so Sandra is winning.
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