The following frequency distribution analyzes the scores on a math test. Find the class boundaries of scores interval 40-59. $$\begin{array} { c c }
\hline \text { Scores } & \text { Number of students } \
\hline 40 - 59 & 2 \
60 - 75 & 4 \
76 - 82 & 6 \
83 - 94 & 15 \
95 - 99 & 5 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 39.5, 59.5
B) 39.5, 58.5
C) 40.5, 59.5
D) 40.5, 58.5

Question

The following frequency distribution analyzes the scores on a math test. Find the class boundaries of scores interval 40-59. $$\begin{array} { c c } 
\hline \text { Scores } & \text { Number of students } \
\hline 40 - 59 & 2 \
60 - 75 & 4 \
76 - 82 & 6 \
83 - 94 & 15 \
95 - 99 & 5 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 39.5, 59.5
B) 39.5, 58.5
C) 40.5, 59.5
D) 40.5, 58.5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The class boundaries are the lower and upper limits of the class interval. The lower limit is the midpoint of the previous class interval, and the upper limit is the midpoint of the current class interval. For the class interval 40-59, the lower limit is (39.5) and the upper limit is (59.5).

The Following Frequency Distribution Analyzes the Scores on a Math