Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Scatter diagrams

Scatter diagrams — practice question

A group of children is asked which sport they like best. Their responses are shown in a pie chart whose sectors are Swimming, Running, Hockey, Tennis and Gymnastics, with central angles $120^{\circ}$, $80^{\circ}$, $60^{\circ}$ and $45^{\circ}$.
(a(i))[4]

Complete the statements relating to the pie chart.

(a(ii))[3]

Use this information to work out how many children chose gymnastics.

(b(i))[1]

A boy is picked at random. Find the probability that he takes more than $300$ seconds to get ready.

(b(ii))[2]

Complete the scatter diagram. The first six points have already been plotted for you.

(b(iii))[1]

Can the scatter diagram be used to estimate the time he will take to swim one length? Give a reason for your answer.

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