The following frequency distribution was constructed for the age of accounts receivable: The frequency distribution reveals that the accounts receivable ages are ___.
A) skewed to the left
B) skewed to the right
C) not skewed
D) normally distributed
E) symmetrical

Question

The following frequency distribution was constructed for the age of accounts receivable:  The frequency distribution reveals that the accounts receivable ages are ___.
A) skewed to the left 
B) skewed to the right 
C) not skewed 
D) normally distributed 
E) symmetrical

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distribution is not symmetrical and the majority of the values are concentrated on the right side, indicating a longer time since the accounts were created. This suggests that there are fewer current or recently created accounts and more overdue accounts, resulting in a left-skewed distribution.

The Following Frequency Distribution Was Constructed for the Age of Accounts