WAEC Mathematics 1988 Question 47

Question 47

Data Presentation

The histogram shows the number of candidates, in thousands, obtaining given ranges of marks in a State Examination. How many candidates scored at most 30%?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.15,000
  2. B.20,000
  3. C.25,000
  4. D.35,000
  5. E.60,000
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Answer: D (35,000)

Explanation

Add the bars for 0–10, 10–20 and 20–30: 5 + 10 + 20 = 35 thousand.