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A-LevelMathematicsProbability and statisticsFeb/Mar 2019Paper 6 Q57 Marks

The weights, in kg, of the 11 members of the Dolphins swimming team and the 11 members of the Sharks swimming team are shown below. Dolphins 62 75 69 82 63 80 65 65 73 82 72 Sharks 68 84 59 70 71 64 77 80 66 74 72

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Probability and statistics in A-Level Mathematics (syllabus code 9709). It is worth 7 marks.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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Topic

This structured question tests Probability and statistics in A-Level Mathematics (syllabus code 9709). It is worth 7 marks.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Mathematics Feb/Mar 2019 examination, Paper 6 Variant 2.

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