The following table shows marks secured by 140 students in an examination: MarksNumberofstudents0−102010−202420−304030−403640−5020 Calculate mean marks by the step deviation method.
A
20.4
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
25
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
25.86
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
26.92
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C 25.86 MarksNumberofstudents(fi)Mid−valueofmarks(xi)ui=(xi−25)10fiui0−10205−2−4010−202410−1−2420−304025(=a)0030−40363513640−502045240Total14012Mean=a+10×∑fiui∑fi=25+10×12140=25.86