Grade 8 Math Exam Revision Worksheet
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Powered by AIAdding a new score to a data set affects the median if it alters the middle position's value order. In a golf tournament, if 21 scores exist and a 69 is added, the median, previous middle score of 11th position, remains unless 69 changes the order. For a range, adding a score modifies range if it surpasses current extremes (minimum or maximum). In this case, if 69 doesn't change extremes, the range remains. Analyze new additions' influence by checking median position and extremes.
Estimate the mean by calculating the midpoint for each class interval, multiplying by frequency, summing these products, and dividing by total frequency. Example: for a frequency table with 100 total people, if midpoints and frequencies are known, compute Σ(midpoint*frequency)/100. For median, find cumulative frequency until reaching 50 (since 50th and 51st positions mark the median in 100 values) and identify its containing interval. This process demonstrates estimating central values and understanding data distribution.
To find the probability that a randomly chosen student is a boy who watched tennis, we first determine the total number of boys who watched tennis. With 56 total students and 32 not watching tennis yesterday, 24 watched it. Of these, 20 are boys and 17 are girls, implying 7 boys watched tennis (20 total boys - 13 didn't watch). Therefore, the probability is 7 (boys who watched) out of 56 (total students), which simplifies to 1/8.
Calculate the area of the remaining land by subtracting the total area of the flowerbeds from the total land area. Each square flowerbed is 4m x 4m, totaling 16m² per bed x 4 beds = 64m². Total land area is 15m x 8m = 120m². Remaining area is 120m² - 64m² = 56m². To find the cost of leveling at $5 per 100 cm², convert to cm²: 5600 cm². Cost is $5 x 56 = $280. This problem illustrates applying geometric and financial calculations to solve a practical issue, reinforcing the importance of unit conversion and multiplication in real-world contexts.
There are several common errors found in bar charts such as: 1) Inconsistent scales: scales must remain consistent across bars to accurately compare values. 2) Lack of labels or unclear labels: without clear labeling, it becomes difficult to interpret the data correctly. 3) Unequal bar widths: differing bar widths may mislead the viewer into inferring incorrect relationships between the data. These errors can mislead or confuse the interpretation of the test scores in the chart.
The mean is the arithmetic average, the median is the middle value, and the mode is the most frequent number in a data set. Outliers heavily skew the mean, possibly making it an unreliable measure of central tendency when outliers are present. The median, often robust against outliers, better represents central tendency in skewed distributions. The mode might be less informative if data have no or multiple modes. For example, in a set with values close together but one large outlier, the mean is raised significantly, while the median remains closer to non-outlier values.
To calculate the additional miles Paula must run on Saturday to match the total weekly miles run by Rose, we need to first count the total miles run by both Paula and Rose from Monday to Friday. Suppose Rose runs a total of X miles in those five days. If Paula runs Y miles during the same period, she must run an additional (X-Y) miles on Saturday. By ensuring that Paula's weekly mileage equals Rose's, we find the precise number of miles Paula needs to cover on Saturday.
To draw a Venn diagram for sets A and B, start by sketching two intersecting circles. Label one circle A and the other B. Place numbers common to both sets in the intersection, numbers unique to each set in their respective circles, and any other universal set elements outside both circles. The probability of a random number belonging to 'A union B' is calculated by summing the elements in either circle A, circle B, or the intersection, then dividing by the universal set's total elements. The formula is P(A ∪ B) = (n(A) + n(B) - n(A ∩ B)) / n(U).
To find a data set fitting median, range, and mode conditions, understand each parameter: 1) Median is the middle value when ordered; 2) Range is difference between max and min; 3) Mode is the most frequent value. Given the conditions of a median of 9, a range of 8, and a mode of 6 for six all-even numbers, a possible set is {4, 6, 6, 10, 12, 12}. This fulfills having a median of 9 (average of 6 and 10), a mode of 6, and a range of 8 (12 - 4).
To determine how many cars James needs to sell on Friday, calculate his total sales from Monday to Thursday, which equals 6 cars/day x 4 days = 24 cars. Since his target is 5 cars/day over 5 days (25 cars total), he must sell 25 - 24 = 1 car on Friday to meet his target per the given parameters.