Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Continuous random variables

Continuous random variables — practice question

Ransha recorded the lengths of $160$ palm leaves in centimetres. The cumulative frequency graph below shows his results.
(a)[1]

Estimate how many leaves have lengths from $14$ to $24$ centimetres.

(b)[2]

$10\%$ of the leaves are $L$ centimetres or longer. Estimate the value of $L$.

(c)[3]

Estimate the median and the interquartile range for the lengths.

(d)[2]

Compare the two data sets in terms of central tendency and spread.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Work out $156-55=99$ (or a valid equivalent).

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