Comparison of New Student's Score to Quartiles

Medium Data Analysis Interpretation Of Data

A group of students took a mathematics exam, and their scores are summarized in the box plot below. The scores range from 0 to 100 with the following quartile values: Q1 = 60, Q2 (median) = 75, Q3 = 90, and the maximum score is 100. The minimum score is 0.

If a new student joins the group and scores 85, how does this score compare to the existing scores in terms of the quartiles?

Quantity A is greater than Quantity B.

Quantity A is less than Quantity B.

Quantity A is equal to Quantity B.

The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

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