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Simple Maths but I'm stuck !! :O lol

Hi !!

Finding the mean for a normal frequency distribution table is easy.
I know it's just the SUM(midpoint x f) divided by SUM(f).

But how do you do it when we're given an open ended class boundary? like in this case '80 and over' ;O

Help guys !! :s

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Reply 1
You can't... Where is this from?
Reply 2
Original post by vxq1
Hi !!

Finding the mean for a normal frequency distribution table is easy.
I know it's just the SUM(midpoint x f) divided by SUM(f).

But how do you do it when we're given an open ended class boundary? like in this case '80 and over' ;O

Help guys !! :s

FD.jpg


You have to assume 89 as upper limit
Reply 3
Hi!! Thanks alot for the replies guys. I've figured it out. Just assume the boundary is 80-89 !! :wink:

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