JAMB Mathematics 2009 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The cumulative frequency curve above shows the distribution of the scores of 50 students in an examination. Find the 36th percentile score

• A. 18%
• B. 28%Correct
• C. 36%
• D. 50%

Explanation

Reading the cumulative frequency curve at the position corresponding to the 36th percentile (18 students out of 50) gives a percentage score of approximately 28%.

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