WAEC Mathematics 2012 Question 31

Question 31

Data Presentation

The bar chart shows the frequency distribution of marks scored by students in a class test. What is the median of the distribution?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.2
  2. B.4
  3. C.6
  4. D.8
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2)

Explanation

With 25 students the median is the 13th mark. Cumulative frequencies 6, 14, … so the 13th student scored 2.