Maximum Value in Household Expenditure Data

Question

From the monthly household food expenditure data (Table 3.2), what is the maximum expenditure recorded?

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From the monthly household food expenditure data (Table 3.2), what is the maximum expenditure recorded?

  1. Rs 1007
  2. Rs 3676
  3. Rs 5090 — Correct Answer
  4. Rs 4439
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

The maximum expenditure in the monthly food expenditure data (Table 3.2) is Rs 5090.

Key Points:
  • Maximum: Rs 5090
  • Minimum: Rs 1007
  • Range = 5090 − 1007 = Rs 4083
  • This data is for 50 households — an example of raw unclassified data.
  • It's difficult to ascertain average expenditure from raw data — classification is needed.

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