Question 13

The table shows the marks scored by some 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
Frequency 7 11 17 20 29 34 30 25 21 6

(a) Construct a cumulative frequency table for the distribution and draw a cumulative frequency curve.

(b) Use the curve to estimate, correct to one decimal place, the :

(i) Lowest mark for distinction if 5% of the candidates passed with distinction ; (ii) probability of selecting a candidate who scored at most 45%.

Theory

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Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Mathematics
Year
2015
Question no.
#13
Type
Theory

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