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Chapter 2.2, Problem 1CYU

Using the data in Table 2.7, construct a frequency distribution with classes of width 0.5.

Table 2.7 Particulate Emissions for 65 Vehicles

Chapter 2.2, Problem 1CYU, Using the data in Table 2.7, construct a frequency distribution with classes of width 0.5. Table 2.7

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