Graded Worksheet

Statistics
Measures of Central Tendency: Arithmetic Mean
Level 1
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1. Mean of 20 items was found to be 12. On verification , it was found that an item 15
was miscopied as 10. The correct mean is:
a) 12.10
b) 12.25
c) 12.20
d) None of these

2. Which is not a demerit of arithmetic mean?

a) Affected by extreme values
b) Requires complete data for computation
c) Capable of further algebraic treatment
d) Cannot be decided by observation

3. Sum of the deviations about mean is

a) Zero b) Minimum c) Maximum d) One

4. Define average. Explain the objectives for measuring central tendency.

5. Explain the mathematical properties of arithmetic mean.
6. Explain the various merits and demerits of arithmetic mean.
7. Find the average marks from the following table.
Marks No. of students
Below 10 25
Below 20 40
Below 30 60
Below 40 75
Below 50 95
Below 60 125
Below 70 190
Below 80 240

8. A candidate obtained the following percentage of marks in an examination. English

60, Business studies 75, Maths 63, Accountancy 59, Economics 55. Find the weighted
arithmetic mean if the weights 1,2,1,3,3 respectively are allotted to the subjects.