The Side-By-Side Boxplots Show the Cumulative College GPAs for Sophomores

question 12

Multiple Choice

The side-by-side boxplots show the cumulative college GPAs for sophomores, juniors, and seniors taking an intro stats course in Autumn 2003. What is approximately the GPA of the class with the highest median GPA?

• A)2.6
• B)2.8
• C)3.2
• D)3.6
• E)3.8

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