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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - 1 Create and analyze histograms, ensuring the vertical axis is marked as 'Frequency density'. 2 Perform calculations involving frequency density, which is determined by dividing frequency by class width. - Histograms

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics5 marks

A company analyzes the time employees spend on tasks. The data is grouped into time intervals for analysis.

Data Table

Task Time Data

The table shows the frequency of time spent on tasks in different intervals.

Time (minutes)Frequency
0-108
10-2012
20-3010
30-405
  1. a

    Calculate the frequency density for the interval 10-20 minutes.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Describe how the histogram would differ if the class width for the interval 30-40 minutes was changed to 30-50 minutes, keeping the frequency the same.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics6 marks

Data Table

Height Data

The table shows the frequency of students' heights in different intervals.

Height (cm)Frequency
150-1555
155-16010
160-16515
165-17020
  1. a

    Calculate the frequency density for the interval 160-165 cm.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]
  2. b

    Construct a histogram using the data provided.

    Aim for approximately 4 distinct marking points.

    [4]