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Median of Grouped Data Grade 10

Find which class interval holds the median or a quartile in grouped data, for example the 20th value of 40 lies in 30 ≤ x < 40.

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Question 2.4 · November 2024 · Paper 2 · Provincial · 2 marks

The histogram below shows the distribution of examination scores for learners in Introductory stats.Diagram for this question
2.4 Estimate the median mark obtained by the group.(2)

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  1. 3. Question c · Siyavula Grade 10 Mathematics, 10.4 Measures of dispersion, Worked example 13 · 2 marks

    The mathematics marks of grade learners at a school have been collected. The data are presented in the following table:Diagram for this question
    c In which interval is the percentile of the data set?(2)
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      Rank of the 30th percentile

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      IntervalThere are learners in the first ranges and in the first ranges, so the percentile lies in the fourth range: .

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