Here Is a Histogram of the Assets (In Millions of Dollars)of

question 86

Multiple Choice

Here is a histogram of the assets (in millions of dollars) of 71 companies.
Which of the following is the most appropriate re-expression of these data? Explain.
I II

III

• A)II,because the distribution is nearly symmetric.
• B)III,because the distribution more closely resembles the original histogram.
• C)I,because the distribution has a greater spread.
• D)I,because the distribution is nearly symmetric.
• E)I and II are equally appropriate,because re-expression using logs or square roots yields the same results.

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