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Based on the box plots in the image:

- **Group 1** has a median around **26 kg**.
- **Group 2** has a median around **23 kg**.

We can directly see from the box plot that **Group 1's median mass** is larger than **Group 2's median mass**. Therefore, the statement **C** ("The median mass of group 1 is greater than the median mass of group 2") is correct.

Regarding the other options:
- **A and B**: The mean mass cannot be determined accurately from a box plot. While the median gives a central value, the mean is influenced by the distribution of values in the whiskers and cannot be deduced simply from the box plot.
- **D**: This is false, as **Group 2's median** is clearly smaller than **Group 1's median**.

Thus, **C** is the correct answer.

Do you have any questions or need further details?

Here are 5 follow-up questions:
1. What is the difference between median and mean in a dataset?
2. How can you estimate the interquartile range (IQR) from a box plot?
3. Why can’t the mean be determined from a box plot alone?
4. How can outliers affect the mean and median differently?
5. What does the length of the whiskers in a box plot represent?

**Tip**: The median is a more robust measure of central tendency when a dataset contains outliers.

The box plots summarize the masses, in kilograms, of two groups of monkeys. Based on the box plots, which of the following statements must be true? (Answer Choices: A, B, C, D)

Learn how to interpret box plots and compare the medians of two groups. This question discusses the differences between the median mass of two monkey groups, highlighting key concepts in statistics such as box plots and central tendencies. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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