Concept explainers
a.
To calculate the bowlers are above 50th
a.
Answer to Problem 12SGR
Q, R and O are above 50th percentile.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The bowling team scores are,
Bowler | Score |
L | 112 |
M | 136 |
N | 177 |
O | 65 |
P | 251 |
Q | 74 |
R | 68 |
S | 103 |
Formula used:
Position of the percentile,
Calculation:
Re-arranging the values in an ascending order
Bowler | Score |
O | 65 |
R | 68 |
Q | 74 |
S | 103 |
L | 112 |
M | 136 |
N | 177 |
P | 251 |
Substituting the values,
On solving,
On rounding off,
Comparing with the graph,
Q, R and O are above 50th percentile.
b.
To calculate which bowler is at 38th percentile
b.
Answer to Problem 12SGR
Q is at 38th percentile.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The bowling team scores are,
Bowler | Score |
O | 65 |
R | 68 |
Q | 74 |
S | 103 |
L | 112 |
M | 136 |
N | 177 |
P | 251 |
Formula used:
Position of the percentile,
Calculation:
Substituting the values,
On solving,
On rounding off,
Comparing with the table,
Therefore, Q is at 38th percentile.
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