Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Averages and measures of spread

Averages and measures of spread — practice question

The masses, accurate to the nearest kilogram, of the 11 parcels are given below: 24, 23, 23, 26, 25, 27, 18, 96, 16, 17, 32.

(a)[1]

Find the modal value.

(b)[1]

Give a reason why the mean would not be a suitable average to use.

Worked solution & mark scheme

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