Lowest Frequency in Household Frequency Array

Question

In the frequency array of household size, the size with LOWEST frequency (2 households) is:

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In the frequency array of household size, the size with LOWEST frequency (2 households) is:

  1. Size 1 (5 households)
  2. Size 6 (5 households)
  3. Size 7 (3 households)
  4. Size 8 (2 households) — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Household size 8 has the lowest frequency with only 2 households.

Complete Frequency Array:
  • Size 1: 5 | Size 2: 15 | Size 3: 25 | Size 4: 35 (highest)
  • Size 5: 10 | Size 6: 5 | Size 7: 3 | Size 8: 2 (lowest)
  • Total: 100 households
Pattern:

Frequency increases from size 1 to size 4, then decreases — indicating most households have 4 members. Very large families (8 members) are rare.

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