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Question
The frequency distribution of scores obtained by 230 candidates in a medical entrance test is as ahead:
| Cost of living Index | Number of Months |
| 400 - 450 | 20 |
| 450 - 500 | 35 |
| 500 - 550 | 40 |
| 550 - 600 | 32 |
| 600 - 650 | 24 |
| 650 - 700 | 27 |
| 700 - 750 | 18 |
| 750 - 800 | 34 |
| Total | 230 |
Draw a cummulative polygon (ogive) to represent the above data.
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Solution
The cummulative frequency table for the given frequency table as given below:
| Interval (Score) |
Frequency | Cummulative Frequency |
| 400 - 450 | 20 | 20 |
| 450 - 500 | 35 | 55 |
| 500 - 550 | 40 | 95 |
| 550 - 600 | 32 | 127 |
| 600 - 650 | 24 | 151 |
| 650 - 700 | 27 | 178 |
| 700 - 750 | 18 | 196 |
| 750 - 800 | 34 | 230 |
Ogive representing the scores obtained by 230 candidates in a medical entrance test.
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