The following data give the hourly wage rates (Rands) for a sample of 20 workers selected from a large company. 12.50 9.45 13.85 7.25 8.70 14.60 11.75 14.50 10.80 12.45 7.50 15.90 9.75 11.50 13.30 6.25 15.50 12.80 5.35 9.50 (vi) Draw an OGIVE curve corresponding to the data and use it to estimate the median.

The following data give the hourly wage rates (Rands) for a sample of 20 workers selected from a large company. 12.50 9.45 13.85 7.25 8.70 14.60 11.75 14.50 10.80 12.45 7.50 15.90 9.75 11.50 13.30 6.25 15.50 12.80 5.35 9.50 (vi) Draw an OGIVE curve corresponding to the data and use it to estimate the median.

Micro Economics For Today

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Author:Tucker, Irvin B.

Publisher:Tucker, Irvin B.

Chapter11: Labor Markets

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