CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Representation of data

Representation of data: calculation question

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The cumulative frequency table shows the distribution of heights (cm) of 200 plants.

Height (cm)Cumulative frequency
2510
3030
35100
40160
45200

Estimate the median height of the plants.

  1. (a)

    Find the median height.

    [2]

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