The frequency distribution data is given below. If the average age is 17 years, the value of m is
Age (in years) : | 8 | 20 | 26 | 29 |
No. of people : | 3 | 2 | m | 1 |
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
According to the question,Age (in year) | : | 8 | 20 | 26 | 29 | |
No. of people | : | ↓×3 | +↓×2 | +↓×m | +↓×1 | = 6 + m |
Total | : | 24 | +40 | +26m | +29 | = 93 + 26m |
⇒ 93 + 26m = 102 + 17m
⇒ 9m = 9
⇒ m = 1
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