Question

Percentiles A union leader is told that, when all workers’ salaries are considered, the first quartile is $20,750. Explain what that means.

Answer 1

25% of the workers earn $20,750 or less.

Answer 2

but how!

Answer 3

By the definition of the first quartile. The first quartile (or 25th percentile) cuts off the lowest 25% of data.

Answer 4

thanks so much!

Answer 5

No prob :)