NCERT Class 10 Maths — Chapter 13

Exercise 13.1: Mean of Grouped Data

Calculate the mean of grouped data using three methods. The step-deviation method is fastest for large numbers.

direct methodassumed mean methodstep-deviation methodmean of grouped frequency
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These questions cover the same concepts as Exercise 13.1. Try solving them to build confidence before or after the textbook exercise.

1

What does 'cumulative frequency' mean?

A.Sum of all frequencies up to a certain class
B.The highest frequency
C.The average frequency
D.The difference between consecutive frequencies
2

The median divides the total frequency into:

A.Two equal halves
B.Three equal parts
C.Four equal parts
D.Unequal parts
3

The marks distribution of 24 students is: | $10-25$ | $25-40$ | $40-55$ | $55-70$ | $70-85$ | with frequencies 2, 3, 7, 6, 6. Find the median class and the median.

A.Median class: $40-55$, Median $= 55$
B.Median class: $55-70$, Median $\approx 55$
C.Median class: $40-55$, Median $\approx 52.5$
D.Median class: $25-40$, Median $\approx 37.5$
4

If each observation of a data set is increased by 5, then the mean:

A.Increases by 5
B.Decreases by 5
C.Remains the same
D.Doubles
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Find the mean using the direct method for the following data: | Class | $0-10$ | $10-20$ | $20-30$ | $30-40$ | | Frequency | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 |

A.18.5
B.20.67
C.20
D.17.5
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A 'less than' ogive is a graph of cumulative frequency plotted against:

A.Upper limits of class intervals
B.Lower limits of class intervals
C.Class marks
D.Frequencies
7

The mode of the data: 2, 3, 4, 5, 3, 3, 4, 2, 3 is:

A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
8

Using the assumed mean method with $a = 25$, find $\sum f_i d_i$ if the class marks are 5, 15, 25, 35, 45 with frequencies 6, 10, 12, 8, 4.

A.$-60$
B.$-100$
C.$80$
D.$100$
9

The mean of the first 5 natural numbers is:

A.2
B.3
C.4
D.5
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In a frequency distribution, the sum of $f_i x_i = 420$ and $\sum f_i = 30$. The mean is:

A.12
B.14
C.15
D.16

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not finding class marks (midpoints) correctly
  • Errors in the assumed mean method — forgetting to add back the assumed mean
  • Incorrect step-deviation when class width isn't uniform

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