The total number of fire claims for the two locations A and B is the same.What does this mean?
A)The frequency and severity of fire claims in locations A and B is the same.
B)The frequency of fire claims in locations A and B differ.
C)The severity of fire claims in locations A and B is the same.
D)Both frequency and severity of fire claims in locations A and B differ.
E)The frequency of fire claims in locations A and B is the same.

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The statement only indicates that the total number of fire claims is the same in both locations, implying that the frequency (how often claims are made) is the same. It does not provide information about the severity (the cost or extent of damage) of those claims, nor does it imply that the severity or frequency must differ.

The Total Number of Fire Claims for the Two Locations