The following distribution gives median and modal values as 𝟏𝟑𝟑 ∙ 𝟓 and 134
Classes 𝟏𝟎𝟎 − 𝟏𝟏𝟎 𝟏𝟏𝟎 − 𝟏𝟐𝟎 𝟏𝟐𝟎 − 𝟏𝟑𝟎 𝟏𝟑𝟎 − 𝟏𝟒𝟎 𝟏𝟒𝟎 − 𝟏𝟓𝟎
frequency 4 16 𝒙 𝒚 𝒛
Classes 𝟏𝟓𝟎 − 𝟏𝟔𝟎 𝟏𝟔𝟎 − 𝟏𝟕𝟎
frequency 6 4
Find values of x, y and z.

To find the values of \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \) for the given distribution, we can use the information provided about the median and modal values.

### Given:
- Median \( = 133.5 \)
- Mode \( = 134 \)
- Classes: \( 100-110 \), \( 110-120 \), \( 120-130 \), \( 130-140 \), \( 140-150 \), \( 150-160 \), \( 160-170 \)
- Frequencies: \( 4 \), \( 16 \), \( x \), \( y \), \( z \), \( 6 \), \( 4 \)

### Step 1: Determining the Median Class

The median class is the class interval where the median lies, which is \( 133.5 \). The median class is \( 130-140 \).

### Step 2: Using the Median Formula

The median formula is:

\[
\text{Median} = L + \left( \frac{\frac{N}{2} - F}{f} \right) \times h
\]

Where:
- \( L \) is the lower boundary of the median class.
- \( N \) is the total frequency.
- \( F \) is the cumulative frequency before the median class.
- \( f \) is the frequency of the median class.
- \( h \) is the class width.

From the problem:
- \( L = 130 \)
- \( \text{Median} = 133.5 \)
- \( h = 10 \)

To find \( N \), the total frequency:
\[
N = 4 + 16 + x + y + z + 6 + 4 = 30 + x + y + z
\]
The cumulative frequency before the median class:
\[
F = 4 + 16 = 20
\]
Let \( f \) be the frequency of the median class, so \( f = x \).

Now substitute into the median formula:
\[
133.5 = 130 + \left( \frac{\frac{30 + x + y + z}{2} - 20}{x} \right) \times 10
\]
Simplify the equation:
\[
133.5 = 130 + \left( \frac{15 + \frac{x + y + z}{2} - 20}{x} \right) \times 10
\]
\[
133.5 = 130 + \left( \frac{-5 + \frac{x + y + z}{2}}{x} \right) \times 10
\]
\[
3.5 = \frac{-5 + \frac{x + y + z}{2}}{x} \times 10
\]
\[
\frac{3.5}{10} = \frac{-5 + \frac{x + y + z}{2}}{x}
\]
\[
0.35 = \frac{-5 + \frac{x + y + z}{2}}{x}
\]
\[
0.35x = -5 + \frac{x + y + z}{2}
\]
Multiply the entire equation by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
\[
0.7x = -10 + x + y + z
\]
Simplify:
\[
0.7x - x = y + z - 10
\]
\[
-0.3x = y + z - 10 \quad \text{(Equation 1)}
\]

### Step 3: Using the Mode Formula

The mode formula is:

\[
\text{Mode} = L_m + \left( \frac{f_1 - f_0}{2f_1 - f_0 - f_2} \right) \times h
\]

Where:
- \( L_m \) is the lower boundary of the modal class.
- \( f_1 \) is the frequency of the modal class.
- \( f_0 \) is the frequency of the class preceding the modal class.
- \( f_2 \) is the frequency of the class succeeding the modal class.

Given that the mode is \( 134 \), the modal class is also \( 130-140 \). So:
- \( L_m = 130 \)
- \( f_1 = x \)
- \( f_0 = y \)
- \( f_2 = z \)
- \( h = 10 \)

Substituting into the mode formula:
\[
134 = 130 + \left( \frac{x - y}{2x - y - z} \right) \times 10
\]
\[
4 = \left( \frac{x - y}{2x - y - z} \right) \times 10
\]
\[
\frac{4}{10} = \frac{x - y}{2x - y - z}
\]
\[
0.4 = \frac{x - y}{2x - y - z}
\]
Multiply through by \( (2x - y - z) \) to get:
\[
0.4(2x - y - z) = x - y
\]
\[
0.8x - 0.4y - 0.4z = x - y
\]
Simplify to get:
\[
0.8x - x = -0.4y + y - 0.4z
\]
\[
-0.2x = 0.6y - 0.4z \quad \text{(Equation 2)}
\]

### Step 4: Solve the System of Equations

We now have two equations:
1. \( -0.3x = y + z - 10 \)
2. \( -0.2x = 0.6y - 0.4z \)

We can solve these simultaneously to find \( x \), \( y \), and \( z \).

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Learn how to find the values of x, y, and z in a frequency distribution using the median and mode formulas. This problem involves statistical concepts such as measures of central tendency and requires understanding of class intervals. Suitable for high school students studying statistics.

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