Question

multiple choice 1 point
an auction company sold 15 handheld computers last month. the final prices (in dollars) at which the items sold are as follows: 228, 249, 213, 209, 220, 217, 249, 227, 238, 248, 249, 232, 254, 249, 229
create a stem and leaf plot on your paper to answer the following question.
which of the following best summarizes what the stem - and - leaf plot tells you about the data?
the plot does not show all the data. it only shows the prices that fall between $209 and $254 inclusive.
the plot gives an overview of all the data. it clearly shows that the prices fall between $209 and $254 inclusive.
the plot does not show all the data. it only shows the prices that fall between $200 and $260 inclusive.
the plot gives an overview of all the data. it clearly shows that the prices fall between $200 and $260 inclusive.

Explanation:

A stem - and - leaf plot is a way to display quantitative data. It shows all the data values in an organized form. The lowest value in the data set is 209 and the highest is 254. So, it gives an overview of all the data and clearly shows that the prices fall between $209 and $254 inclusive.

Answer:

The plot gives an overview of all the data. It clearly shows that the prices fall between $209 and $254 inclusive.