Refer to the following information to answer items 15 to 16. Barangay San Mateo is planning to provide financial assistance for its two puroks. They surveyed the monthly family incomes in Purok 1 and Purok 2. The data collected is presented in Figure 2 Figure 2 Monthly Family Income in Purok 1 and Purok 2 of Barangay San Mateo Purok 1 Purok 2 II PP10 P13 P4 P5 P6 P17 P18 P19 20 21 22 24 28 P32 P35 P40 Monthly Family Income in Thousand Pesos) 15 Based on the graph in Figure 2, which of the two puroks shows more diversity in monthly family income? Explain or justify your answer. 16. The average monthly income of the families in Purok 1 and Purok 2 are equal. Should both purok be given the same amount of financial aid? What information in the graph in Figure 2 did you base your decision on?
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15. Which of the two puroks shows more diversity in monthly family income?Answer: Purok 2 shows more diversity in monthly family income.Justification:In the graph, Purok 2 includes families earning as low as ₱4,000 and as high as ₱40,000, showing a wide spread of income levels. Purok 1, on the other hand, has income values closer together (e.g., from ₱10,000 to ₱20,000), indicating less variation. The greater the range or spread of values, the more diverse the income distribution.[tex]__________[/tex]16. Should both puroks be given the same amount of financial aid?Answer: No, both puroks should not be given the same amount of financial aid.Justification:Even though the average income is equal, Purok 2 has greater income inequality. Some families earn very little (as low as ₱4,000), while others earn much more (up to ₱40,000). In contrast, Purok 1 families have more uniform income levels, suggesting fewer are in extreme need. Therefore, Purok 2 may require more aid, or aid should be distributed based on need, not just average income.
