Question

data was collected for 40 randomly selected trees growing in the median strip of a busy freeway. the height of each tree (in inches) was recorded. data was recorded to the nearest whole inch. the data is summarized in the histogram below. what is the maximum possible tree height for the data recorded for this histogram? note: each class contains its lower class boundary, but not its upper class boundary. maximum =

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the last class interval

The last class interval is 95 - 100.

Step2: Determine the maximum value

Since each class contains its lower - class boundary but not its upper - class boundary, the maximum possible value is just below 100. As the data is recorded to the nearest whole inch, the maximum possible tree height is 99 inches.

Answer:

99