1.   According to the graphs shown, which statement is true?
   
    A. Both graphs present the same information accurately. B. The first graph is misleading.
    C. The graphs are both misleading. D. The second graph is misleading.
    Hint

  2.   The table shows seven different companies and their prices for car detailing. Company A claims to have prices that are less than the prices of most of their competitors. Is this an accurate statement? Why?
   
    A. No, Company A's price is lower than the mode, but higher than the prices of the 4 other companies.
    B. Yes, more companies charge $93 than any other price.
    C. No, Company A's price is equal to those of most of the other companies.
    D. Not Enough Information Given
    Hint

  3.   The graphs show the same information about the average cost of a house in Anaheim, California, and Miami, Florida. Which graph shows the information with the least amount of distortion?
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint

  4.   The amounts of the commissions of the sales associates for a company are listed below. Which average would the company use to encourage a new person to sell for the company?
$24,000, $24,000, $31,000, $33,000, $35,000, $65,000, $65,000, $71,000
    A. median B. mean
    C. range D. mode
    Hint

  5.   The test grades for 12 students are listed below. Which average would the student who received 84% use when telling his parents about how well he did on the test?
96%, 96%, 96%, 96%, 88%, 86%, 84%. 82%. 78%, 74%, 72%, 54%
    A. median B. mean
    C. mode D. range
    Hint



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