Multiple Choice Question

The table lists the numbers of rolls of paper towels produced each day this week by two companies.

Paper Giant Wipe It Clean
653 756
647 582
651 734
658 542
655 784
Which inference can be drawn from the data?

1 answer

Based on the data provided, the key inference that can be drawn is that Paper Giant has produced a relatively consistent number of rolls of paper towels over the week, with production numbers ranging from 647 to 658. In contrast, Wipe It Clean shows more variability in their daily production, with numbers ranging from 542 to 784.

Therefore, one possible inference is that one company may have more consistent production than the other, which could suggest differences in operational efficiency or production management practices between the two companies. Additionally, Wipe It Clean appears to have a higher maximum production on some days compared to Paper Giant, indicating potentially higher peak production capacity.

Overall, the data suggests differences in production consistency and possibly overall production efficiency between the two companies.