The following histogram represents the distribution of acceptance rates (percent accepted) among 25 business schools in 2004. In each class interval, the left endpoint but not the right is included, so the class intervals are 10 $\le$rate

Question

The following histogram represents the distribution of acceptance rates (percent accepted) among 25 business schools in 2004. In each class interval, the left endpoint but not the right is included, so the class intervals are 10 $\le$rate < 15, 15 $\le$ rate < 20, etc.  What is the approximate spread of the data?
A)25 
B)30 
C)40 
D)50

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The approximate spread of the data can be found by subtracting the minimum value (10) from the maximum value (50). Therefore, the spread is approximately 40. Choice C is the closest option.

The Following Histogram Represents the Distribution of Acceptance Rates (Percent ≤\le≤

The Following Histogram Represents the Distribution of Acceptance Rates (Percent $\le$