In constructing a frequency distribution, as the number of classes is decreased, the class width _____.
A) decreases
B) remains unchanged
C) increases
D) can increase or decrease depending on the data values

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As the number of classes is decreased, the class width increases. This is because the same amount of data is now being split into fewer groups, resulting in larger intervals between the classes.

In Constructing a Frequency Distribution, as the Number of Classes