Marks 0 1 2 3 4 5 Number of candidates 6 4 8 10 9
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2015
| Marks | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of candidates | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
The table above shows the distribution of marks scored by students in a test. How many candidates scored above the median score?
- A. 3
- B. 12
- C. 22
- D. 30
Correct Answer: B. 12
Explanation
The total number of candidates = 40, therefore, the median occurs as the average between the 20th and 21st candidates. = \(\frac{3+3}{2} = 3\)
Number of candidates that scored above 3 : 9 + 3 = 12.
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