i) Using step-deviation method, calculate the mean marks of the following distribution. ii) State the modal class. ClassintervalFrequency50−55555−602060−651065−701070−75975−80680−851285−908 [4 MARKS]
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Solution
Step deviation method: 3 Marks Modal Class: 1 Mark
ClassFrequencyxu=x−Ahfuinterval(f)50−55552.5−3−1555−602057.5−2−4060−651062.5−1−1065−701067.5=A0070−75972.51975−80677.521280−851282.533685−90887.5432∑f=80∑fu=24 ∴ Mean =A+h∑fu∑f=67.5+5×2480 = 67.5 + 1.5 = 69