Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Averages and measures of spread

Averages and measures of spread — practice question

For 100 plants, the height, $h$ cm, of each one is noted. The table gives the height data for these plants. Height ($h$ cm): $10<h\le15$, $15<h\le25$, $25<h\le40$, $40<h\le60$, $60<h\le70$ Frequency: 8, 18, 28, 33, 13
(a)[3]

Finish the histogram so that it shows this information. The first two blocks have already been drawn for you.

(b)[4]

Calculate an estimate of the mean height.

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This 7-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: All bars drawn with correct widths and heights (correct histogram)

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