Question 8 • CARE_24_25_TX-Mathematical Models with Applications B
A boxplot helps to visualize the variability of a distribution. Five statistics form a boxplot, often referred to as the five-number summary for the distribution. How much of the data in a boxplot is below the third quartile?
Answer
A
75% of the data is below the third quartile
B
25% of the data is below the third quartile
C
50% of the data is below the third quartile
D
66% of the data is below the third quartile
Explanation
The third quartile (Q3) is the 75th percentile, meaning about 75% of the data values are at or below it. Therefore, the correct choice is “75% of the data is below the third quartile.”
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