Oakdale Farms grew two different varieties of tomatoes last summer. When
the tomatoes were fully grown, they took a sample of each variety and
compared their weights.
Weight
(ounces)
Mean Mean absolute deviation
(ounces)
1, 1, 2, 2, 3
1.8
0.6
Grape
tomatoes
0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 2
1.4 0.5
Cherry
tomatoes
Based on these data, which statement is true?
A. Grape tomatoes always weigh more than cherry tomatoes.
B. Weights of cherry tomatoes are likely to be closer to the mean.
C. The maximum weight for cherry tomatoes is greater than for
grape tomatoes.
D. Weights of grape tomatoes are likely to be closer to the mean.