Refer to the following frequency distribution on days absent during a calendar year by employees of a manufacturing company: How many employees were absent six days or more?
A) 8
B) 4
C) 22
D) 31

Question

Refer to the following frequency distribution on days absent during a calendar year by employees of a manufacturing company:  How many employees were absent six days or more?
A) 8 
B) 4 
C) 22 
D) 31

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Looking at the table, we can see that the frequency of employees for 6 days absent or more is simply the sum of the frequencies for the last two classes "6-7" and "8 or more". Adding these frequencies, we get:

5 + 17 = 22

Therefore, there were 22 employees absent for 6 days or more. So, the correct choice is C.

Refer to the Following Frequency Distribution on Days Absent During