Compare Tables
Mean
Median
Mode
Range
Public University Private University
$75,000 $92,000
$80,000 $87,000
$82,000 $90,000
$45,000
$61,000
The table summarizes the data collected in a random survey about the annual salaries of 20 lawyers. Ten of the
lawyers graduated in 2016 from public universities, and the other 10 lawyers graduated the same year from private
universities. Based on the summary, which inference could be made?
A)All public university law graduates earn at least $82,000 annually.
B)The highest paid private university law graduate earns $92,000 annually.
C)The annual salaries of public university law graduates vary more than the
annual salaries of private university law graduates.
D)The average salary for a private university law graduate is higher than the
average salary for a public university law graduate.