1. The problem asks to determine the shape of the distribution based on the box-and-whisker plot for the change in cost of tuition, dormitory, and meal plan. 2. Important rules for interpreting boxplots: - If the median is closer to the lower quartile and the upper whisker is longer, the distribution is right-skewed. - If the median is closer to the upper quartile and the lower whisker is longer, the distribution is left-skewed. - If the median is near the center of the box and whiskers are roughly equal, the distribution is symmetrical. 3. From the description: - Left whisker near 300 - Right whisker near 2300 - Box from about 600 to 1400 - Median near 900 4. The median (900) is closer to the lower quartile (600) than the upper quartile (1400). 5. The right whisker (2300 - 1400 = 900) is longer than the left whisker (600 - 300 = 300). 6. This indicates the distribution has a longer tail on the right side, meaning it is right-skewed. 7. Final answer: The distribution of the change in cost is **right-skewed**.