Question 12

The table below shows the frequency distribution of the marks of 800 candidates in an examination.

Marks 0-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80-89 90-99
Freq 10 40 80 140 170 130 100 70 40 20

(a) (i) Construct a cumulative frequency table ; (ii) Draw the Ogive ; (iii) Use your ogive to determine the 50th percentile.

(b) The candidates that scored less than 25% are to be withdrawn from the institution, while those that scored than 75% are to be awarded scholarship. Estimate the number of students that will be retained, but will not enjoy the award.

 

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Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
1988
Question no.
#12
Type
Theory

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