Observations in Class 10-20

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In the frequency distribution of marks of 100 students, the class 10–20 has a frequency of 8. Which observations are included?

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In the frequency distribution of marks of 100 students, the class 10–20 has a frequency of 8. Which observations are included?

  1. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
  2. 10, 14, 17, 12, 14, 12, 14, 14 (total 8 values) — Correct Answer
  3. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  4. 10, 20 and six values in between
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Class 10–20 contains: 10, 14, 17, 12, 14, 12, 14, 14 — a total of 8 values (frequency = 8).

Key Points:
  • All these values lie in the range ≥10 and <20.
  • Tally mark for this class = ////̶ /// (5+3 = 8).
  • Class Mark = (10+20)/2 = 15.
  • In further calculations, all 8 values are represented by the class mark 15.

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