The times in seconds, taken by 150 athletes to run a 110 m hurdle race are tabulated below:
| Class | 13.8–14 | 14–14.2 | 14.2–14.4 | 14.4–14.6 | 14.6–14.8 | 14.8–15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 2 | 4 | 5 | 71 | 48 | 20 |
The number of athletes who completed the race in or equal to 14.6 seconds is:
(3)
We have,
| Class | Frequency | Cumulative frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 13.8–14 | 2 | 2 |
| 14–14.2 | 4 | 6 |
| 14.2–14.4 | 5 | 11 |
| 14.4–14.6 | 71 | 82 |
| 14.6–14.8 | 48 | 130 |
| 14.8–15 | 20 | 150 |
From the above cumulative frequency table, 82 athletes completed the race in or equal to 14.6 seconds.