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

Number of hours in school per day 4 5 6 7 8
Sample A: Number of students 70 100 125 135 70
Sample B: Number of students 80 90 120 125 85

Meg concludes that students spend a mean of 7 hours in school each day. Tara thinks the mean is 6 hours. Who is correct—Meg or Tara? Explain your answer in two or three sentences. Make sure to use facts to support your answer.

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

Number of hours in school per day	4	5	6	7	8
Sample A: Number of students	70	100	125	135	70
Sample B: Number of students	80	90	120	125	85

Meg concludes that students spend a mean of 7 hours in school each day. Tara thinks the mean is 6 hours. Who is correct—Meg or Tara? Explain your answer in two or three sentences. Make sure to use facts to support your answer.