WAEC Mathematics 1997 Question 44

Question 44

Data Presentation

The graph is the cumulative frequency curve for the weight distribution of 100 workers in a factory. Which of the points P, Q, R, S and T indicates the median weight?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.T
  2. B.S
  3. C.R
  4. D.Q
  5. E.P.
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Answer: D (Q)

Explanation

The median is the weight at half the total frequency (50). Go across from 50 to the curve at R and down to the weight axis at Q.