The following data show the number of laps run by each participant in a marathon._ $\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l l l } 46 & 65 & 55 & 43 & 51 & 48 & 57 & 30 & 43 & 49 & 32 & 56 \end{array}$
Which of these choices display the correct stemplot?
A)
$\begin{array}{l|ll}
3 & 02 & \
4 & 33689 \
4 & 1567 \
6 & 5
\end{array}$

B)
$\begin{array}{l|ll}
3 & 02 & \
4 & 3689 \
4 & 13567 \
6 & 5
\end{array}$

Question

The following data show the number of laps run by each participant in a marathon._ $\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l l l } 46 & 65 & 55 & 43 & 51 & 48 & 57 & 30 & 43 & 49 & 32 & 56 \end{array}$
Which of these choices display the correct stemplot?
A)
$\begin{array}{l|ll}
3 & 02 & \
4 & 33689 \
4 & 1567 \
6 & 5
\end{array}$

B)
$\begin{array}{l|ll}
3 & 02 & \
4 & 3689 \
4 & 13567 \
6 & 5
\end{array}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct stemplot should have the stem as the tens digit and the leaf as the ones digit. Choice A follows this rule, while Choice B does not.

The Following Data Show the Number of Laps Run by Each