The stem-and-leaf diagram shows the ages of 17 people at a playground in London,Ontario. Age (in years) 7
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3 $|~3$ = 33 years
A)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the left,with a typical age between 32 and 38.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.
B)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 42 and 54.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.
C)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 27 and 71.There are 3 outliers,when people are less than 10 years old.
D)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 32 and 38.
E)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 32 and 38.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.

Question

The stem-and-leaf diagram shows the ages of 17 people at a playground in London,Ontario. Age (in years) 7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 $$\begin{array} { l } 
1 \
3 \
04 \
23 \
233568 \
78 \\
466
\end{array}$$ Key:
3 $|~3$ = 33 years
A)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the left,with a typical age between 32 and 38.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.
B)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 42 and 54.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.
C)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 27 and 71.There are 3 outliers,when people are less than 10 years old.
D)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 32 and 38.
E)The distribution of the ages of people at the playground is skewed to the right,with a typical age between 32 and 38.With the exception of the 3 people less than 10 years old,the ages are between 27 and the maximum 71.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stem-and-leaf plot shows more ages clustered towards the lower end (younger ages) and a few higher ages, indicating a right skew. The typical age range is between 32 and 38, and excluding the 3 people under 10, the ages range from 27 to 71.

The Stem-And-Leaf Diagram Shows the Ages of 17 People at a Playground