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(a)
To find: the percentile for Colorado
(a)
Answer to Problem 2E
There are
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
From the stem plot, we can see that only 4 of the 50 states
Percentile for Colorado computed as follows:
So, Colorado with residents aged 65 and order below
Conclusion:
Therefore, there are
(b)
To find: the percentile for Rhode Island
(b)
Answer to Problem 2E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Calculation:
From the stem plot, we can see that 40 of the 50 states having residents aged 65 and olderbelow
Percentile for Rhode Island computed as follows:
So, Rhode Island with residents aged 65 and older below
Conclusion:
Therefore,
(c)
To find:whether Colorado or Rhode Island is unusual.
(c)
Answer to Problem 2E
Colorado is the more unusual state
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Colorado is the more unusual state having only
Conclusion:
Therefore, Colorado is the more unusual state
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