S.1.j
Calculate relative frequencies and cumulative frequencies using a frequency distribution table.
Example Problems
The frequency table shows how many cups of coffee employees drank at work:
Which number of cups was least common?
| Cups of Coffee | Number of Employees |
|---|---|
| 0 | 2 |
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 |
Which number of cups was least common?
The frequency table shows the number of hours students practiced piano:
How many students practiced at least 2 hours?
| Practice Hours | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| 0 | 4 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 |
How many students practiced at least 2 hours?
The frequency table shows the number of miles each runner completed during training:
How many runners ran fewer than 6 miles?
| Miles Run | Number of Runners |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
| 4 | 3 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 10 | 1 |
How many runners ran fewer than 6 miles?

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