Choose the correct answer in each of the following questions: In a frequency distribution, the mid-value of a class is 10 and width of each class is 6. The lower limit of the class is (a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 12
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Solution
NSWER: (b) 7 Given: Mid value of the class = 10 Width of each class = 6 Now, Let the lower limit be x. We know: Upper limit = Lower limit + Class size = x + 6 Also, x+x+6 Mid value =
2x+6/2
= x + 3 ⇒ x + 3 = 10 ⇒ x = 7 Thus, the lower limit is 7.