Refer to the following distribution of commissions: What is the relative frequency of those salespersons that earn more than $1,599?
A)25.5%
B)27.5%
C)29.5%
D)30.8%

Question

Refer to the following distribution of commissions:  What is the relative frequency of those salespersons that earn more than $1,599?
A)25.5% 
B)27.5% 
C)29.5% 
D)30.8%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the relative frequency of salespersons who earn more than $1,599, we need to add up the frequencies of those earning more than $1,599 and divide by the total number of salespersons. Looking at the distribution, we can see that there are 22 salespersons earning more than $1,599. The total number of salespersons is 71. 
Relative frequency = (22/71) x 100% = 30.8%. 
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) 30.8%.

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