Question 48
Measures of Central TendencyThe table shows the amount of money (in naira) collected through voluntary donations in a secondary school.
Amount (in naira): 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18
No. of Students: 3, 9, 6, 15, 3, 12
Find the median of distribution
- A.N3.00
- B.N9.00
- C.N12.00
- D.N15.00
- E.N18.00
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (N12.00)
Explanation
There are 48 students, so the median is between the 24th and 25th. Cumulative frequencies are 3, 12, 18, 33, … so both lie in the N12 group.