A School Board Member Says, "The Typical Bus Ride to School

question 46

Multiple Choice

A school board member says, "The typical bus ride to school for a student living in the city limits is more than the bus ride to school for a student living in the suburbs." What does this statement mean?

• A)There is less variation in the bus ride times of those living in the suburbs.
• B)The center of the distribution of bus ride times for a city- dweller is more than the center of the distribution for those living in the suburbs
• C)All students living in the city spend less time riding the bus to school than those living in the suburbs.
• D)If you are a student living in the city limits you will have a shorter commute time.

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