Question

which statement compares the median speeds for the data in the two box plots? the median speed in race a is about 142 miles per hour, and the median speed in race b is about 140 miles per hour. the median speed in race a is about 120 miles per hour, and the median speed in race b is about 125 miles per hour. the median speed in both races is about 165 miles per hour. the median speed in race a is about 153 miles per hour, and the median speed in race b is about 145 miles per hour.

Explanation:

Step1: Locate median in box - plots

The line inside the box of a box - plot represents the median. For the box - plot of Race A, the median is around 142 miles per hour. For the box - plot of Race B, the median is around 140 miles per hour.

Answer:

The median speed in race A is about 142 miles per hour, and the median speed in race B is about 140 miles per hour.