WAEC Mathematics 1994 Question 46

Question 46

Measures of Central Tendency

The table shows the masses to the nearest kilogram, of 40 students in a university.
Mass(kg): 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70
No. of Students: 4, 5, 11, 8, 7, 5
The percentage of the students with mass less than 69kg is

  1. A.56%
  2. B.62.5%
  3. C.68%
  4. D.70%
  5. E.87.5%
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (70%)

Explanation

Students under 69 kg: 4 + 5 + 11 + 8 = 28. 28/40 × 100% = 70%.