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JAMB Mathematics 2020 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Mathematics 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The table shows the marks scored by a group of students in a class test: Score 1,2,3,5,6; Frequency 3,6,7,x,4. Given that the mean score is 3.4, find x.

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5Correct

Explanation

Mean=(3+12+21+5x+24)/(20+x)=3.4. 60+5x=68+3.4x. 1.6x=8. x=5.

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