The auto theft rates of various cities in a state (for example: 15 thefts per 10,000 population) is an example of a(n) ________ scale.
A) ordinal
B) ratio
C) nominal
D) interval

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Auto theft rates are measured on a ratio scale as they have a true zero point (i.e., no thefts). Therefore, it is possible to compare the rates and calculate meaningful ratios between different cities. The other scales (ordinal, nominal, interval) do not have a true zero point or do not allow for meaningful ratios.

The Auto Theft Rates of Various Cities in a State