Chapter PI, Problem 14RE

(a)

To determine

To create an appropriate graph of these data.

Explanation of Solution

In the question it is given that progressive insurance asked its customers who have been involved in auto accidents how far they were from home when the accident occurred. Thus, the appropriate graph is as follows:

(b)

To determine

To explain do these data indicate that driving near home is particularly dangerous.

Answer to Problem 14RE

No, it does not indicate.

Explanation of Solution

In the question it is given that progressive insurance asked its customers who have been involved in auto accidents how far they were from home when the accident occurred. Thus, these data do not indicate that driving near home is particularly dangerous because over half of the accidents occur within five miles of home.