The Following Histogram Represents the Distribution of Acceptance Rates (Percent

question 26

Multiple Choice

The following histogram represents the distribution of acceptance rates (percent accepted) among 25 business schools in 2004. In each class interval, the left endpoint but not the right is included, so the class intervals are 10  rate < 15, 15  rate < 20, etc. Which of the following could be the five-number summary for these data?

• A)10, 22, 31, 39, 50
• B)10, 20, 30, 40, 50
• C)10, 26, 31, 34, 50
• D)10, 22, 31, 29, 39

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