The Following Boxplots Show the Closing Share Prices for a Sample

question 31

Multiple Choice

The following boxplots show the closing share prices for a sample of technology companies on the first trading days in August 2007 and in August 2002. Which of the
Following statement is true?

• A) The median closing share price is higher in August 2007 compared to August 2002.
• B) Closing prices are more variable in August 2007 compared to August 2002.
• C) The distribution of closing prices in August 2007 appears more symmetric than the Distribution of closing prices in August 2002.
• D) Both A and B.
• E) All of the above.

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