Nadia compares the weights, in grams, of some apples and oranges. She finds the median and interquartile range of the weights.
Medlan Interquartile range
(IQR)

Answer the questions to compare the centers and variabilities of the samples.
1. Which sample has a greater typical value, or median?
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2. Which sample has a greater variability, or spread?
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3. According to these measures, is it possible that the heaviest piece of fruit in the
two samples was an orange? Explain why or why not.