Below are the data collected from two random samples of 500 American adults on the number of hours they work per day (rounded to the nearest hour):

Number of hours of work per day 6 7 8 9 10
Sample A: Number of adults 60 90 145 150 55
Sample B: Number of adults 70 80 140 145 65

Ryan concludes that adults spend a mean of 8 hours working each day. Malia thinks the mean is 9 hours. Who is correct—Ryan or Malia? Explain your answer in two or three sentences.

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Below are the data collected from two random samples of 500 American adults on the number of hours they work per day (rounded to the nearest hour):


Number of hours of work per day	6	7	8	9	10
Sample A: Number of adults	60	90	145	150	55
Sample B: Number of adults	70	80	140	145	65


Ryan concludes that adults spend a mean of 8 hours working each day. Malia thinks the mean is 9 hours. Who is correct—Ryan or Malia? Explain your answer in two or three sentences.