For which data sets is the median a better measure of center than the mean? Choose all answers that are correct. A. Dorian drove 56, 62, 68, 71, 104, and 507 mi on 6 consecutive days. B. Mandy entered pumpkins weighing 2, 8.5, 9.2, 9.8, and 10.1 lb in the contest at the county fair. C. The winning times in each of the 5 heats of the 400-meter dash were 1:01, 1:03, 1:03.4, and 1:04.9 min. D. The bakery shop sold 46, 51, 62, and 72 cupcakes on each of the last 2 Saturdays and Sundays.

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Answer 1
Answer: Median is a better measure of center than the mean(average)

a) 56,62,68,71,104,507 ⇒ Median is a better measure. Mean is not a better measure because of the outliers.

b) 2,8.5, 9.2, 9.8, 10.1 lb ⇒ Median is a better measure. 

c) Mean is a better measure. No outliers. Data set values are close with each other.

d) Mean is a better measure.

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Answer:

2 builder complete work = 155 days

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

5 builder complete work = 62 days

So,

1 builder complete work = 62 days × 5

if,

2 builder complete work = [62 days × 5] / 2

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Answer:

y=12,000*(0.88)^x

Step-by-step explanation:

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We have been given that Jason estimates that his car loses 12% of its value every year. The initial value is $12,000.

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ANSWER:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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