The frequency distribution of the age of students in a class of 40 students is given below.
If the mean deviation about the median is 1.25 , then is equal to :
| Age | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Students | 5 | 8 | 5 | 12 | x | y |
If the mean deviation about the median is 1.25 , then is equal to :
- (A)43
- (B)44✓ Correct
- (C)47
- (D)46
Answer: (B)
Solution
Total . The 20th–21st values lie in age , so median . , which gives . Solving with : . Hence — option (2).
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