Filling in the blanks in this frequency distribution table, ______ of this sample work 0-10 hours per week; this represents ______ of the sample.
A) 16; .19%
B) 70; 81.8%
C) 16; 18.6%
D) Cannot be determined with information provided

Question

Filling in the blanks in this frequency distribution table, ______ of this sample work 0-10 hours per week; this represents ______ of the sample. 
A) 16; .19% 
B) 70; 81.8% 
C) 16; 18.6% 
D) Cannot be determined with information provided

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total percentage must add up to 100%. If 0-10 hours per week represents 18.6% of the sample, then the remaining hours (10-40) must represent 81.4% of the sample. Therefore, choice C) is the correct answer.

Filling in the Blanks in This Frequency Distribution Table, ______