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O-LevelMathematicsStatistics4024/22 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q1110 Marks

[Table 11.1] 100 students were each asked how long they spent talking on their mobile phone dur The results are summarised in the table. Time (t minutes) | 0<t≤10 | 10<t≤20 | 20<t≤ 40 | 40 < t ≤60 | 60<t≤80 | 80<t≤100 Frequency | 10 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 12 [Table 11.2] The masses, in grams, of 240 potatoes were found. The cumulative frequency table for these results is shown below. Mass (m grams) | m ≤ 50 | m ≤ 100 | m < 150 | m ≤ 200 | m ≤ 250 | m ≤ 300 | m≤ 350 Cumulative frequency | 0 | 4 | 54 | 132 | 204 | 236 | 240

  1. (a)On the axes below, draw a histogram to represent these results.[3]
  2. (b)(i)Draw a smooth cumulative frequency curve to illustrate this information.[2]
  3. (b)(ii)(a)Find the median.[1]
  4. (b)(ii)(b)Find the inter-quartile range.[2]
  5. (b)(iii)Complete the frequency table below. Mass (m grams) | 50 < m < 100 | 100 <m≤150 | 150 < m <200 | 200<m<250 | 250<m≤300 | 300<m< 350 Frequency | 4 | | | | |[1]
  6. (b)(iv)(a)A potato with a mass greater than 250 grams is classed as extra large. How many of these potatoes are extra large?[1]
  7. (b)(iv)(b)Which percentile of the distribution can be used to find this number?[2]

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Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2014). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [3] histogram correct
  2. [3] H2 for four columns correct or H1 for one correct frequency density
  3. [2] correct plots and give curve
  4. [2] P1 for at least 4 correct plots
  5. [1] (195)(g)
  6. [2] 72 to 88 (g)
  7. [2] B1 for 152 to 158 and 230 to 240 Or M1 for UQ – LQ
  8. [1] 50 78 72 32 4
  9. [1] 36 cao
  10. [2] 85 or 86 or ft (th Percentile)
  11. [2] B1 for 15 or 14.4 or ft Or M1 for subtraction from 240 or 250

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Topic
Statistics, O-Level Mathematics (syllabus 4024). Structured question, 10 marks.
Source
O-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 11.

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