4MA1/1F Jun 2023, Question 12: Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics A 4MA1 · Paper 1F (Foundation) · Calculator · 5 marks

The question, in short

Pam's netball goals over 8 games are listed in ascending order as 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 6, x, 14. Calculate the range, median, and the unknown x given a mean of 5.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

Calculate the spread between the highest and lowest goals scored.

114 − 1 = 13

Answer13

Part (b) · 1 mark

Determine the middle value of the ordered goal counts.

1(2 + 3) / 2 = 2.5

Answer2.5

Part (c) · 3 marks

Using the stated mean of 5 across 8 games, determine the missing value x.

18 × 5 = 40
21 + 1 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 6 + 14 = 29
340 − 29 = 11

Answer11

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