\(\begin{array}{c|c}height & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline frequency &

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2014

\(\begin{array}{c|c}height & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\ \hline frequency & 2 & 4 & 5 & 3 & 1

\end{array}\)

The table shows the distribution of the height of plants in a nursery. Calculate the mean height of the plants.

  • A. 3.8
  • B. 3.0
  • C. 2.8
  • D. 2.3

Correct Answer: A. 3.8

Explanation

\(\begin{array}{c|c} height(x) & frequency(f) & fx \\ \hline 2 & 2 & 4\\ 3 & 4 & 12\\ 4 & 5 & 20 \\ 5 & 3 & 15\\ 6 & 1 & 6\end{array}\)

mean\(\bar{x} = \frac{\sum fx}{\sum f}\)

= \(\frac{57}{15}\)

= 3.8



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