Consider the percentage change in the value of the dollar with respect to Asia-Pacific currencies over approximately three quarters from the start of 2015 through mid-October (Table 3.8.13). 

a. Construct an appropriate histogram of this data set. 

b. Describe the distribution shape. 

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TABLE 3.8.13 Percentage Change in Dollar Value, Year-to-Date through Mid-October, 2015 Change in Change Dollar Foreign Currency Foreign Value (%) Currency in Dollar Value (%) Australia Malaysia 11.9 18.5 China New Zealand 2.3 14.8 Pakistan Hong Kong -0.1 3.6 India Philippines 2.7 2.7 Indonesia Singapore 8.3 4.0 South Korea Japan -0.7 3.9 Kazakhstan Sri Lanka 51.2 7.5 Macau -0.4 Taiwan 2.2 Source: Data from The Wall Street Journal, October 16, 2015, p. C6. Their source is Tullett Prebon, WSJ Market Data Group.