Filling in the blanks in this frequency distribution table, the percentage ('%') for 2 arrests is ______; the cumulative percent ('Cum %') associated with 2 arrests is ______.
A) 5.0%; 90.0%
B) 15.0%; 90.0%
C) 20.0%; 95.0%
D) 90.0%; 15.0%

Question

Filling in the blanks in this frequency distribution table, the percentage ('%') for 2 arrests is ______; the cumulative percent ('Cum %') associated with 2 arrests is ______. 
A) 5.0%; 90.0% 
B) 15.0%; 90.0% 
C) 20.0%; 95.0% 
D) 90.0%; 15.0%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the table, the frequency for 2 arrests is 3. The percentage for 2 arrests would be (3/20) x 100 = 15%. The cumulative percent for 2 arrests would be the sum of the percentages for 0, 1, and 2 arrests, which is (5% + 70% + 15%) = 90%. Therefore, the correct choice is B.

Filling in the Blanks in This Frequency Distribution Table, the Percentage