Use astem-and-leaf plot to display thedata, which represent the numbers of hours 24 nurses work per week. Describe any patterns.

40 40 40 48 32 40 36 50 32 36 40 35

30 27 40 36 40 36 40 33 40 32 38 49

Determine the leaves in thestem-and-leaf plot below.

Key: 3|3 =33

Hours worked

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2 ????

3 ?

4 ?

5 ?

What best describes thedata?

A. Most nurses work over 40 hours per week.

B.Most nurses work under 40 hours per week.

C.Most nurses work between 30 and 40 hours per week.

D.Most nurses work between 40 and 50 hours per week.