WAEC Mathematics 1996 Question 46

Question 46

Data Presentation

The cumulative frequency curve may be used to find the

  1. A.variance
  2. B.standard deviation
  3. C.mode
  4. D.median
  5. E.mean.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (median)

Explanation

Reading across from half the total frequency on a cumulative frequency curve (ogive) gives the median.