Two students determine the percentage of lead in a sample as a laboratory exercise. The true percentage is 22.52 %. The students' results for three determinations are as follows: 1. 22.52, 22.28, 22.74 (Student A) 2. 22.64, 22.58, 22.62 (Student B) Calculate the average percentage for each set of data, and state which set is the more accurate based on the average? A. 22.51, Student A B. 22.55, Student A C. 22.51, Student B D.  22.55, Student B

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Two students determine the percentage of lead in a sample as a laboratory exercise. The true percentage is 22.52 %. The students' results for three determinations are as follows:

1. 22.52, 22.28, 22.74 (Student A)

2. 22.64, 22.58, 22.62 (Student B)

Calculate the average percentage for each set of data, and state which set is the more accurate based on the average?

A. 22.51, Student A

B. 22.55, Student A

C. 22.51, Student B

D.  22.55, Student B

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