Questions: The histogram shows the number of par-time and full-time employees in each salary range for the Tickle Time Pickle Factory. Which salary range holds the greatest number of employees? How many employees are in that range? (The salaries in the legend are given in thousands.)
Transcript text: The histogram shows the number of par-time and full-time employees in each salary range for the Tickle Time Pickle Factory. Which salary range holds the greatest number of employees? How many employees are in that range? (The salaries in the legend are given in thousands.)
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the Salary Ranges
The salary ranges given in the histogram are:
6-15 thousand
16-25 thousand
26-35 thousand
36-45 thousand
46-55 thousand
Step 2: Count the Number of Employees in Each Salary Range
From the histogram, the number of employees in each salary range is:
6-15 thousand: 18 employees
16-25 thousand: 6 employees
26-35 thousand: 8 employees
36-45 thousand: 4 employees
46-55 thousand: 2 employees
Step 3: Determine the Salary Range with the Greatest Number of Employees
Compare the number of employees in each salary range:
6-15 thousand: 18 employees (highest)
16-25 thousand: 6 employees
26-35 thousand: 8 employees
36-45 thousand: 4 employees
46-55 thousand: 2 employees
Final Answer
The salary range that holds the greatest number of employees is 6-15 thousand, with 18 employees.