The frequency distribution below summarizes employee years of service for Alpha Corporation. Determine the width of each class. $$\begin{array} { c | c }
\text { Years of Service } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 1 - 5 & 5 \
6 - 10 & 20 \
11 - 15 & 25 \
16 - 20 & 10 \
21 - 25 & 5 \
26 - 30 & 3
\end{array}$$
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
D) 10 years

Question

The frequency distribution below summarizes employee years of service for Alpha Corporation. Determine the width of each class. $$\begin{array} { c | c } 
\text { Years of Service } & \text { Frequency } \
\hline 1 - 5 & 5 \
6 - 10 & 20 \
11 - 15 & 25 \
16 - 20 & 10 \
21 - 25 & 5 \
26 - 30 & 3
\end{array}$$
A) 5 years
B) 6 years
C) 4 years
D) 10 years

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The width of each class is determined by subtracting the lower limit of a class from the lower limit of the next class. For example, 6 - 1 = 5 years.

The Frequency Distribution Below Summarizes Employee Years of Service for Alpha