Histogram Help Please!

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Reyesburg Corporation is contemplating using a new, more expensive glue in the construction of its laminated veneer lumber. Of importance to the company is the carrying load of the lumber. The company has tested
NM
beams using the new glue, recording for each beam the pressure (in pounds per square foot) at which the beam broke. The data collected are presented in the following histogram:
Based on the histogram, find the proportion of carrying loads in the sample that are less than
NM
pounds per square foot. Write your answer as a decimal, and do not round your answer.


Carrying Load (in pounds per sq. ft) Frequency
860-880 3
880-900 6
900-920 9
920-940 4
940-960 3

 
Reyesburg Corporation is contemplating using a new, more expensive glue in the construction of its laminated veneer lumber. Of importance to the company is the carrying load of the lumber. The company has tested
NM
beams using the new glue, recording for each beam the pressure (in pounds per square foot) at which the beam broke. The data collected are presented in the following histogram:
Based on the histogram, find the proportion of carrying loads in the sample that are less than
NM
pounds per square foot. Write your answer as a decimal, and do not round your answer.


Carrying Load (in pounds per sq. ft) Frequency
860-880 3
880-900 6
900-920 9
920-940 4
940-960 3

How many beams had carrying loads < 900 lbs = 3+6

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How many beams had carrying loads < 900 lbs = 3+6

What are your thoughts?

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If you are stuck at the beginning tell us and we'll start with the definitions.

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I say 0.36 3+6 divided by 25 ????
 
Yes, your answer seems correct to me. Since you seem uncertain of why that answer is correct, imagine the problem had instead asked you to find the percentage of the beams which broke at 900 lbs/sq ft or less. What would you have done to solve the problem then? Do you see how this applies to the proportion problem?
 
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