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0580/12 Oct/Nov 2022, Question 19: Relative Frequency and Expectation

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 12 (Core) · Calculator · 2 marks

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The question, in short

Using a survey where 150 of 1200 people are left-handed, find how many left-handed people would be expected in a town of 56000.

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Solution · 2 marks

  1. 1Fraction left-handed = 150/1200 = 1/8
  2. 2Expected = 56 000 × 1/8 = 7000

Answer7000

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