Question

select the correct answer. assume that the numbers of a data set are arranged in ascending order. which statement about the third quartile is true? a. all of the numbers lie below the third quartile. b. all of the numbers lie above the third quartile. c. 50% of the numbers lie below or on the third quartile, and the remaining 50% lie above it. d. 25% of the numbers lie below or on the third quartile, and the remaining 75% lie above it. e. 75% of the numbers lie below or on the third quartile, and the remaining 25% lie on or above it.

Explanation:

The third - quartile (Q3) of a data - set divides the data into four equal parts. 75% of the data values are less than or equal to the third - quartile and 25% of the data values are greater than or equal to the third - quartile when the data is arranged in ascending order.

Answer:

E. 75% of the numbers lie below or on the third quartile, and the remaining 25% lie on or above it.