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Edexcel IGCSE Math B 10.D modal class and median class

Practise class-interval questions by finding the highest-frequency interval or locating where the middle value falls in the table.

Syllabus
First assessment 2018
Course
Math B 4MB1

Exam points

  • Identify the modal class as the class interval with the highest frequency.
  • Find the median class by locating the interval containing the middle value.

10.D Modal class and median class question 1

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Chetan owns a fruit shop.
In January, Chetan sold 560 kg of citrus fruit.
In February, Chetan sold 518 kg of citrus fruit.

The table below shows the weight of citrus fruit, berries and tropical fruit Chetan sold in March.

Table for Question 10.D Modal class and median class question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math B

The table below gives information about the weight, in kg, of berries sold on each of the 30 days in April.

Table for Question 10.D Modal class and median class question 1 — Edexcel IGCSE Math B

Chetan wants to buy 60 kg of apples for his shop from US traders or French traders.
US traders: 12 kg box of apples for $29.50, free delivery, buy 4 boxes and get a 5th box free.
French traders: 1.72 euros per kg of apples, total delivery cost of 22.80 euros, special offer of 15% off the cost of apples and delivery.
Exchange rate: $1=0.92\$1=0.92 euros.

Find the class interval that contains the median weight.

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