In a frequency distribution with exclusive class intervals 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, a value exactly equal to 20 should be included in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a frequency distribution with exclusive class intervals 0-10, 10-20, 20-30, a value exactly equal to 20 should be included in:
A. 20-30
B. Either 10-20 or 20-30
C. Excluded from both
D. 10-20
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In exclusive classification, the upper limit is excluded; thus 20 belongs to the class 20-30.

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