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 = question help: d post to forum

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the class intervals

The class intervals are \(60 - 65\), \(65 - 70\), \(70 - 75\), \(75 - 80\), \(80 - 85\), \(85 - 90\), \(90 - 95\), \(95 - 100\). Each class contains its lower - class boundary but not its upper - class boundary.

Step2: Determine the maximum value

Since the last class is \(95 - 100\) and the class contains its lower - class boundary (\(95\)) but not its upper - class boundary (\(100\)), the maximum possible value is just less than \(100\). But since the data is recorded to the nearest whole inch, the maximum possible value is \(99\) inches.

Answer:

\(99\)