Q 73. - The Practice of Statistics for AP

Question

The histogram below shows the distribution of the per cent of women aged 15 and over who have never married in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The center of this distribution is in the interval 

(a) $22\%$ to $24\%$ 

(b) $24\%$ to $26\%$

(c)  $26\% to 28\%$

(d) $28\%$ to $30\%$

(e)$36\%$ to $38\%$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The correct option is  (b)$24\%$ to $26\%$

Step 1: Given information

Given :

Step 2: Concept

When objects need to be displayed in a way that demonstrates the hierarchical structure as well as amount or size, pyramid charts are the ideal choice. This can include positions in management, items sold, and business locations, among other things

Step 3: Explanation

The histogram's distribution is roughly symmetric, and the center of a symmetric distribution usually falls within the range of the histogram's highest bar. As a result, the center is between  (b) $24\% to 26\%$