Question

question 10 (multiple choice worth 10 points)
(01.06h mc)

the box plots below show the lifespan, in months, of laptop batteries manufactured by four companies:

based on the data, which companys batteries have the highest median lifespan?

company a
company b
company c
company d

Explanation:

Identify the median line in each box plot

The vertical line inside the box of a box plot represents the median value of the dataset.

Read the median value for each company

• Company A: The line inside the box is at \(23\).
• Company B: The line inside the box is at \(24\).
• Company C: The line inside the box is at \(22\).
• Company D: The line inside the box is at \(22.5\).

Compare the median values

Comparing the values:

$$ 24 > 23 > 22.5 > 22 $$

Company B has the highest median lifespan of \(24\) months.

Answer:

• Company A
• Company B (Correct answer)
• Company C
• Company D