In city A, the mean commute to work is 17 miles with a range of 12 miles to 19 miles. In city B, the mean commute to work is 22 miles with a range of 19 miles to 24 miles. Which statement BEST compares the two commutes?

Question

In city A, the mean commute to work is 17 miles with a range of 12 miles to 19 miles. In city B, the mean commute to work is 22 miles with a range of 19 miles to 24 miles. Which statement BEST compares the two commutes?

Responses
A The commute for city A varies more than city B.The commute for city A varies more than city B.
B The commute for city B varies more than city A.The commute for city B varies more than city A.
C City A has the longest commute to work.City A has the longest commute to work.
D On average, city A has the longer commute to work.

Answer 1

In city A, the mean commute to work is 17 miles with a range of 12 miles to 19 miles. In city B, the mean commute to work is 22 miles with a range of 19 miles to 24 miles. Which statement BEST compares the two commutes?

D. On average, city A has the longer commute to work.