Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Averages and measures of spread
Averages and measures of spread — practice question
The table below lists the average monthly temperatures ($^\circ$C) for Silvas, Turkey.
Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Temperature ($^\circ$C): -4, -3, 2, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20, 16, 11, 8, -1
(a)[1]
In which month is the temperature lowest?
(b)[1]
Calculate the difference between the temperatures in November and December.
(c)[2]
What is the median temperature?
(d)[3]
Calculate the mean temperature. Give your answer rounded to 2 significant figures.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “The answer is January.” …