Math Problem Statement

What is the answer for this arithmetic mean

From the following data of the marks obtained by students of a class, calculate the arithmetic mean.

Solution

To calculate the arithmetic mean from the provided data, we need to use the following formula for grouped dataTo calculate the arithmetic mean from the provided data, we need to use the following formula for grouped

Arithmetic Mean=fixifi\text{Arithmetic Mean} = \frac{\sum f_i x_i}{\sum f_i}

Where:

  • fif_i is the frequency (number of students).
  • xix_i is the mark (class midpoints or given marks).

The data given in the image are:

Marks ( xix_i )Number of Students ( fif_i )
208
308
4012
5010
606
704

Let's calculate the total for fixi\sum f_i x_i (the sum of the product of marks and students), and fi\sum f_i (the total number of students). I will compute this now.The arithmetic mean of the marks is approximately 42.08.

Here's the breakdown:

  • The total sum of the product of marks and the number of students (fixi\sum f_i x_i) = 2020.
  • The total number of students (fi\sum f_i) = 48.

Thus, the arithmetic mean is calculated as:

Arithmetic Mean=20204842.08\text{Arithmetic Mean} = \frac{2020}{48} \approx 42.08

Would you like further details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the difference between arithmetic mean and median?
  2. How would you calculate the median from this data set?
  3. What are some applications of the arithmetic mean in real life?
  4. How would the result change if the number of students were different for each mark range?
  5. How is the mode calculated for grouped data?

Tip: The arithmetic mean gives a good central value but is sensitive to extreme values (outliers). Consider using median or mode if your data has outliers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Mean
Grouped Data

Formulas

Arithmetic Mean = (Σf_ix_i) / Σf_i

Theorems

Formula for calculating the arithmetic mean for grouped data

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10