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Which statement is true about the ranges for the box plots?A number line goes from 0 to 16. Morning's whiskers range from 3 to 15, and the box ranges from 5 to 12. A line divides the box at 8. Afternoon's whiskers range from 4 to 16, and the box ranges from 8 to 15. A line divides the box at 14. a. The range of the Morning box plot is the same as the range of the Afternoon box plot.b. The range of the Morning box plot is 1 less than the range of the Afternoon box plot.c. The range of the Morning box plot is 1 more than the range of the Afternoon box plot.d. The range of the Morning box plot is 2 less than the range of the Afternoon box plot

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Answer:The range of the Morning box plot is the same as the range of the Afternoon box plot. Step-by-step explanation:Data provided in the question Number line = 0 to 16Morning whiskers range = 3 to 15Box range = 5 to 12Line divided = 8Afternoon whiskers range = 4 to 16Box range = 8 to 15Line divided = 14Based on the above information, The morning whiskers range difference is = 12 - 5= 7And, the afternoon whiskers range difference is = 15 - 8= 7Therefore the first option is correct