6. Bonus Question: The following box plot shows the U.S. population for 1990. (3 pts) 0 17 33 50 -105 12.6% are age 65 and over. Approximately what percentage of the population are working age adults (above age 17 to age 65)?
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Since the box plot shows the entire U.S. population, we know that the sum of the percentages of each age group must equal 100%. We are given that 12.6% of the population is 65 and over. Let x be the percentage of the population that is under 18 years old. Then, Show more…
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The following box plot shows the U.S. population for 1990, the latest available year. (FIGURE CAN'T COPY) a. Are there fewer or more children (age 17 and under) than senior citizens (age 65 and over)? How do you know? b. 12.6% are age 65 and over. Approximately what percentage of the population are working age adults (above age 17 to age 65)?
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