The distribution of gas consumption for SUVs (in miles per gallon) is approximat

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The distribution of gas consumption for SUVs (in miles per gallon) is approximately normally distrubuted with a center of 24.8 mpg and a standard deviation of 5 mpg. A similar data set for a group of sedans is approximately normally distributed with a center of 28 mpg and a standard deviation of 4 mpg. Which one of the following statements is true when the distrubutions are compared on a number line?

A.The normal distrubution for the sedan is shifted to the right and not as spread out.

B. The normal distrubution for the SUVs is ventered at the same value as for the sedans but spreads out further.

C. The normal distrubution for the sedans is shifted to the right and more spread out.

D. The normal distrubution of the SUVs is centered at the same value as for the sedans but does not spread out as far.

Explanation / Answer

Answer : The normal distrubution for the SUVs is ventered at the same value as for the sedans but spreads out further.

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