Question

linda is trying to decide which city to visit. she likes the summer temperature to be around 75°f. which city she should visit?
summer temperatures in city b
summer temperatures in city a
the box plots show the summer temperatures, in degrees fahrenheit, in two cities.
she should visit city a because the temperatures are consistently closer to a median of 60°f.
she should visit city b because the temperatures are consistently closer to a median of 70°f.
it doesnt matter which city she visits because both medians are 5°f from 75°f.
it doesnt matter which city she visits because it will likely reach 90°f in both cities.

Explanation:

Step1: Find the median of City A

The median is the middle line of the box - and - whisker plot. For City A, the median is \(70^{\circ}F\).

Step2: Find the median of City B

For City B, the median is \(70^{\circ}F\).

Step3: Analyze the spread

The box - and - whisker plot for City B has a smaller inter - quartile range (the length of the box). The temperatures in City B are more consistent around the median of \(70^{\circ}F\) compared to City A.

Answer:

She should visit city B because the temperatures are consistently closer to a median of \(70^{\circ}F\).