Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Averages and measures of spread

Averages and measures of spread — practice question

The Patel family travels from their home town, $H$, to Kiruna, $K$, in Lapland.
(a(i))[1]

Measure the bearing from $H$ to $K$.

(a(ii))[2]

Work out the distance between $H$ and $K$ in kilometres.

(a(iii))[2]

Find the average speed, expressed in $\text{m s}^{-1}$.

(b(i))[1]

Write down the probability that the plane fails to arrive on time.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the expected number of flights that arrive on time.

(c(i))[1]

Find the range of the data.

(c(ii))[1]

Write down the mode of the data.

(c(iii))[1]

Work out the median of the data.

(c(iv))[2]

Calculate the mean of the six values.

(c(v))[1]

Find the probability that a suitcase selected at random contains more than 18 items.

(d(i))[2]

Calculate the cost of the sweets in euros (€) if the exchange rate is €1 = $1.24.

(d(ii))[2]

Complete the statement about the value of $w$.

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