Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Sampling and estimation

Sampling and estimation — practice question

This cumulative frequency table gives the examination marks for $300$ candidates in country $A$ and $300$ candidates in country $B$.
(i)[2]

Without plotting a graph, show that the median for country $B$ is greater than the median for country $A$.

(ii)[1]

Find how many candidates in country $A$ scored from $20$ to $34$ marks inclusive.

(iii)[4]

Calculate an estimated mean mark for candidates in country $A$.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Correct numerical value stated for $\text{median}_A$ or $\text{median}_B$

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