The Following Frequency Distribution Was Constructed for the Wait Times

question 24

Multiple Choice

The following frequency distribution was constructed for the wait times to check out at the grocery store. The frequency distribution reveals that the wait times to check out at the grocery store are _______.

• A) skewed to the left
• B) skewed to the right
• C) not skewed
• D) normally distributed
• E) symmetrical

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