In a box plot, what does the box represent?

A The full range of data

B The interquartile range (middle 50%)

C The standard deviation

D The mode

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The box in a box plot spans from Q1 to Q3, representing the interquartile range (IQR) — the middle 50% of data.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "In a box plot, what does the box represent?" is Option B: The interquartile range (middle 50%).

The other options — A) The full range of data, C) The standard deviation, D) The mode — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The box in a box plot spans from Q1 to Q3, representing the interquartile range (IQR) — the middle 50% of data.

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In a box plot, what does the box represent?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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