Dataset P represents the monthly sales of Product X over the last year, with a median of $5,000 and an interquartile range (IQR) of $1,200. Dataset Q represents the monthly sales of Product Y over the same period, with a median of $4,800 and an IQR of $800. Which of the following statements is most likely true?

The correct answer to the question "Dataset P represents the monthly sales of Product X over the last year, with a median of $5,000 and an interquartile range (IQR) of $1,200. Dataset Q represents the monthly sales of Product Y over the same period, with a median of $4,800 and an IQR of $800. Which of the following statements is most likely true?" is Option C: Product X has a wider range of sales for its middle 50% than Product Y..

The other options — A) Product X consistently outsold Product Y throughout the year., B) The middle 50% of Product Y's sales are more spread out than Product X's., D) The highest sales for Product Y were greater than the highest sales for Product X. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The IQR measures the spread of the middle 50% of data. Product X has an IQR of $1,200, while Product Y has an IQR of $800. This means the middle 50% of Product X's sales values cover a wider range th…