The following table shows marks secured by 140 students in an examination:
MarksNumber of students0−102010−202420−304030−403640−5020
Calculate mean marks by the step deviation method.
25.86
MarksNumber of students(fi)Mid−value of marks (xi)ui=(xi−25)10fiui0−10205−2−4010−202415−1−2420−304025(=a)0030−40363513640−502045240Total14012Mean=a+10×∑fiui∑fi =25+10×12140 =25.86