Variance on Miles per Gallon
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Students in a high school class have collected data on the gas mileage of their parents cars. The data are summarized in the table below.
Gas Mileage (based on miles per gallon)
Mean - 22.7
Median - 24
Variance - 16.8
The students would like to convert the results to kilometers per liter to compare the results with a class in Holland. If 1 mile/gallon = .425 kilometers/liter, make a table showing the correct conversion for each statistical parameter.
Mean - 9.65
Median - 10.20
What is the variance and how is it obtained?
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