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WAEC Mathematics 2019 Objective — Question 50

Question 50 of 145 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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50. The following are scores obtained by some students in a test: 8, 18, 10, 14, 18, 11, 13, 14, 13, 17, 15, 8, 16, 13. Use this information to answer this question. How many students scored above the mean score?

  • A. 10
  • B. 9
  • C. 8
  • D. 7Correct

Explanation

Mean = Σfx/Σf = 188/14 = 13.43. The number of students who scored above 13.43 = 7 students.

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