In order to predict life expectancy, a data sample is received from a local funeral parlour. The sample includes the ages (in years) of each of the customers received over the past few weeks. The following is the Excel summary statistics: Determine the age of the oldest person who died in this sample.
A) 37.3
B) 39.5
C) 44.9
D) 76.8

Question

In order to predict life expectancy, a data sample is received from a local funeral parlour. The sample includes the ages (in years) of each of the customers received over the past few weeks. The following is the Excel summary statistics:  Determine the age of the oldest person who died in this sample.
A) 37.3 
B) 39.5 
C) 44.9 
D) 76.8

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The summary statistics show that the maximum age in the sample is 76.8 years. Therefore, the age of the oldest person who died in this sample is 76.8. The correct choice is D.

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