If the mean in the following frequency distribution is 45.3, then find
the value of x :
Weights of the students in a class Number of students (frequency)
31 − 35 9
36 − 40 5
41 − 45 15
46 − 50 x
51 − 55 11
56 − 60 7
Answers
The value of x is 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given the mean of the following frequency distribution below;
Weights of the students No. of students (f) X
in a class
31 − 35 9 33 297
36 − 40 5 38 190
41 − 45 15 43 645
46 − 50 x 48
51 − 55 11 53 583
56 − 60 7 58 406
Total 47 + x 2121 +
Now, the mean for any frequency distribution is given by the following formula;
Mean, =
45.3 =
= 3
Therefore, the value of x is 3.