The cumulative frequency curve above shows the distribution of the scores of 50 students in an examination. Find the 36th percentile scores?
A.
18%
B.
28%
C.
36%
D.
50%
Correct Answer: 28%
Explanation
the 36th percentile i.e. 36% of the total frequency of 50.
36/100 × 50 = 18
= From the graph, 18 on the vertical axis corresponds to28 on the horizontal axis.
∴ P36 = 28%
the 36th percentile i.e. 36% of the total frequency of 50.
36/100 × 50 = 18
= From the graph, 18 on the vertical axis corresponds to28 on the horizontal axis.
∴ P36 = 28%