Question

the histogram shows the weights, in pounds, of checked luggage on a flight. the median weight of a checked bag is 27.5 pounds. how does the mean of the data most likely compare to the median? the mean is most likely less than 27 pounds​

Answer 1

Answer:

The mean is most likely exactly 27.5 pounds,  is true about the given statement The median weight of a checked bag is 27.5 pounds.

Explanation:

Median weight of a checked bag is= 27.5 pounds

it means , if there are n bags , the middlemost bag has weight 27. 5 pounds.

For , a data set, if it is symmetrical on both sides that is if difference between two succeeding values are same,then

Median = Mean

Otherwise , in some cases

Either, Median > Mean or Mean > Median.

Supposing each bag to be Equivalent, that is if they have equal weight,

Mean can't exceed ≥ 27.5 Pounds

Answer 2

Answer: The mean is most likely exactly 27.5 pounds.

Explanation:

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