The following histogram shows the distribution of the difference between the actual and "ideal" weights for 119 female students. Ideal weights are responses to the question "What is your ideal weight"? The difference = actual - ideal.
-Most of the women in this sample felt that their actual weight was
A) about the same as their ideal weight.
B) less than their ideal weight.
C) greater than their ideal weight.
D) no more than 2 pounds different from their ideal weight.

Question

The following histogram shows the distribution of the difference between the actual and "ideal" weights for 119 female students. Ideal weights are responses to the question "What is your ideal weight"? The difference = actual - ideal. 
-Most of the women in this sample felt that their actual weight was
A) about the same as their ideal weight. 
B) less than their ideal weight. 
C) greater than their ideal weight. 
D) no more than 2 pounds different from their ideal weight.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Most women in the sample perceived their actual weight to be greater than their ideal weight, indicating a common concern about being heavier than they wish to be.

The Following Histogram Shows the Distribution of the Difference Between