Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - 1 Analyze, interpret, and make deductions from tables and statistical diagrams. 2 Evaluate and compare data sets using tables and graphs, including comparing averages and measures of spread between two data sets. 3 Understand the limitations of making conclusions based on provided data. - Interpreting statistical data

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Interpreting statistical data

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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics3 marks

A survey was conducted to find the favorite fruit among students.

Data Table

The table shows the number of students who prefer each fruit.

a
Write down the mode of the data set.
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b
Explain why the mode is a useful measure in this context.
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Topic focus: Interpreting statistical data.
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Paper 2Core or Extended Mathematics4 marks

Data Table

The table shows the number of products sold each day.

a
Calculate the mean number of products sold per day.
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b
Determine the range of products sold during the week.
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