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The data below shows the masses in grams of 50 potatoes. (a) On the grid provided draw a cumulative frequency curve for the data. (b) Use the...

The data below shows the masses in grams of 50 potatoes.

(a) On the grid provided draw a cumulative frequency curve for the data.
(b) Use the graph in (a) above to determine:
(i) The 60th percentile mass.
(ii) Percentage of potatoes whose masses lie in the range 53g to 68g.
(iii) Median mass.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on August 27, 2019 at 09:34

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