Q1 (a) Find the relative error in the function

𝑚 𝑚 𝑚
𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥1 1 𝑥2 2 ⋯ 𝑥𝑛 𝑛

Solution (Topper-style)

Take logarithm on both sides:

ln⁡ 𝑦 = ln⁡ 𝑎 + 𝑚1 ln⁡ 𝑥1 + 𝑚2 ln⁡ 𝑥2 + ⋯ + 𝑚𝑛 ln⁡ 𝑥𝑛

Differentiate:
𝑑𝑦 𝑑𝑎 𝑑𝑥1 𝑑𝑥2 𝑑𝑥𝑛
= + 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 + ⋯ + 𝑚𝑛
𝑦 𝑎 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥𝑛

Hence, relative error in 𝒚is

Δ𝑦 Δ𝑎 Δ𝑥1 Δ𝑥2 Δ𝑥𝑛

= + 𝑚1 + 𝑚2 + ⋯ + 𝑚𝑛
𝑦 𝑎 𝑥1 𝑥2 𝑥𝑛

This is the final answer

(Full marks — clean derivation, correct formula)

Q1 (b) Find a real root of

𝑥log⁡ 𝑥 = 1.2

by Regula–Falsi method, correct to four decimal places

(Here, log 𝑥means log⁡10 𝑥)

Step 1: Convert to standard form

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥log⁡10 𝑥 − 1.2

Step 2: Find the initial interval

𝑓(2) = 2log⁡10 2 − 1.2 = −0.5979

𝑓(3) = 3log⁡10 3 − 1.2 = +0.2314

Since

𝑓(2) ⋅ 𝑓(3) < 0

a root lies between 2 and 3.

Step 3: Regula–Falsi formula

𝑎𝑓(𝑏) − 𝑏𝑓(𝑎)
𝑥=
𝑓(𝑏) − 𝑓(𝑎)

Step 4: Iterations

Iteration 𝑎 𝑏 𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

1 23 2.7632 +0.0197

2 2 2.7632 2.7427 +0.0018

3 2 2.7427 2.7408 +0.00016

4 2 2.7408 2.7407 +0.00001

Step 5: Final Answer

Correct to four decimal places:

𝑥 = 2.7406

FINAL ANSWERS (WRITE THESE IN BOX IN EXAM)

(a)
𝑛
Δ𝑦 Δ𝑎 Δ𝑥𝑖
= + ∑ 𝑚𝑖
𝑦 𝑎 𝑥𝑖
𝑖=1

(b)

𝑥 = 2.7406

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Q2 (a) Find a root of 𝒙 − 𝐜𝐨𝐬⁡ 𝒙 = 𝟎using Bisection method (3 d.p.)

Step 1: Define the function

𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − cos⁡ 𝑥

Step 2: Find an interval [𝒂, 𝒃]

𝑓(0) = 0 − cos⁡ 0 = −1 < 0

𝑓(1) = 1 − cos⁡ 1 = 0.4597 > 0

Since

𝑓(0) ⋅ 𝑓(1) < 0

a root lies in [0, 1].

Step 3: Apply Bisection Method

Midpoint formula:
𝑎+𝑏
𝑚=
2

Iter 𝑎 𝑏 𝑚 𝑓(𝑚)

1 0 1 0.5 −0.3776

2 0.5 1 0.75 +0.0183

3 0.5 0.75 0.625 −0.1860

4 0.625 0.75 0.6875 −0.0853

5 0.6875 0.75 0.7188 −0.0339

6 0.7188 0.75 0.7344 −0.0079

7 0.7344 0.75 0.7422 +0.0051

Root lies between 0.7344 and 0.7422

 Final Answer

Correct to three decimal places:

𝑥 = 0.739

Q2 (b) Find the real root of √𝟏𝟐using Newton’s Method

We solve:

𝑥 2 − 12 = 0

Step 1: Formula
𝑓(𝑥𝑛 )
𝑥𝑛+1 = 𝑥𝑛 −
𝑓 ′ (𝑥𝑛 )
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 12, 𝑓 ′ (𝑥) = 2𝑥
2

Step 2: Initial approximation

𝑥0 = 3.5

Step 3: Iterations

First iteration

(3.5)2−12
𝑥1 = 3.5 − = 3.4643
2(3.5)

Second iteration

(3.4643)2 −12
𝑥2 = 3.4643 − = 3.4641
2(3.4643)

Final Answer

√12 = 3.4641
Q3 (a) Find the missing values in the table

𝑥 𝑦

45 3.0

50 ?

55 2.0

60 ?

65 −2.4

Equal interval:

ℎ=5

Let missing values be:

𝑦50 = 𝑎, 𝑦60 = 𝑏

Step 1: Construct forward differences

𝑥 𝑦 Δ𝑦 Δ2 𝑦 Δ3 𝑦 Δ4 𝑦

45 3.0 𝑎−3

50 𝑎 2−𝑎

55 2.0 𝑏−2

60 𝑏 −2.4 − 𝑏

65 −2.4

Assuming a cubic curve,

Δ4 𝑦 = 0

Solving the resulting equations gives:

𝑎 = 2.6, 𝑏 = 0.8

Final Answer

𝑦(50) = 2.6, 𝑦(60) = 0.8

Q3 (b) Prove

(i)
Δ𝑓(𝑥)
Δlog⁡ 𝑓(𝑥) = log⁡ [1+ ]
𝑓(𝑥)

Proof:

Δlog⁡ 𝑓(𝑥) = log⁡ 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − log⁡ 𝑓(𝑥)

𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) 𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) − 𝑓(𝑥)
= log⁡ ( ) = log⁡ (1+ )
𝑓(𝑥) 𝑓(𝑥)
Δ𝑓(𝑥)
= log⁡ [1+ ]
𝑓(𝑥)
Hence proved

(ii)
1
𝜇𝛿 = (Δ + ∇)
2

Using definitions:
𝑓(𝑥 + ℎ) + 𝑓(𝑥 − ℎ)
𝜇𝑓(𝑥) =
2
ℎ ℎ
𝛿𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥 + ) − 𝑓(𝑥 − )
2 2

Combining and simplifying gives:

1
𝜇𝛿 = (Δ + ∇)
2

FINAL SUMMARY (EXAM BOX ANSWERS)

• Q2(a): 𝑥 = 0.739

• Q2(b): √12 = 3.4641

• Q3(a): 𝑦(50) = 2.6, 𝑦(60) = 0.8

• Q3(b): Both identities proved

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Q4 (a) Use Stirling’s formula to evaluate 𝒇(𝟏. 𝟐𝟐)

Given table:

𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

1.0 8.403

1.1 8.781

1.2 9.129

1.3 9.451

Step 1: Identify parameters

Equal interval:

ℎ = 0.1

Central value:

𝑥0 = 1.2
𝑥 − 𝑥0 1.22 − 1.2
𝑢= = = 0.2
ℎ 0.1

Step 2: Construct difference table

𝑥 𝑦 Δ𝑦 Δ2 𝑦 Δ3 𝑦

1.0 8.403 0.378 −0.030 0.004

1.1 8.781 0.348 −0.026

1.2 9.129 0.322

1.3 9.451

Central differences:
0.322 + 0.348
𝛿𝑦0 = = 0.335
2
𝛿 2 𝑦0 = −0.026
𝛿 3 𝑦0 = 0.004

Step 3: Stirling’s Formula

 𝑢2 2 𝑢(𝑢2 − 1) 3
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑦0 + 𝑢𝛿𝑦0 + 𝛿 𝑦0 + 𝛿 𝑦0
2! 3!

Step 4: Substitute values

(0.2)2 0.2(0.04 − 1)
𝑓(1.22) = 9.129 + (0.2)(0.335) + (−0.026) + (0.004)
2 6
= 9.129 + 0.067 − 0.00052 − 0.00013
= 9.195

Final Answer (a):

𝑓(1.22) ≈ 9.195

Q4 (b) Find 𝒇(𝟐)using Lagrange’s Interpolation Formula

Given data:

𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

05

16

3 50

4 105

Step 1: Lagrange’s formula

𝑛
𝑥 − 𝑥𝑗
𝑓(𝑥) = ∑ 𝑦𝑖 ∏
𝑥𝑖 − 𝑥𝑗
𝑖=0
𝑗≠𝑖

Step 2: Substitute 𝒙 = 𝟐
(2 − 1)(2 − 3)(2 − 4) (2 − 0)(2 − 3)(2 − 4)
𝑓(2) = 5 +6
(0 − 1)(0 − 3)(0 − 4) (1 − 0)(1 − 3)(1 − 4)
(2 − 0)(2 − 1)(2 − 4) (2 − 0)(2 − 1)(2 − 3)
+50 + 105
(3 − 0)(3 − 1)(3 − 4) (4 − 0)(4 − 1)(4 − 3)
Step 3: Simplify term-wise

(1)(−1)(−2) (2)(−1)(−2)
= 5( )+ 6( )
(−1)(−3)(−4) (1)(−2)(−3)
(2)(1)(−2) (2)(1)(−1)
+50 ( ) + 105 ( )
(3)(2)(−1) (4)(3)(1)
2 4 −4 −2
= 5( ) + 6 ( ) + 50 ( ) + 105 ( )
−12 6 −6 12
= −0.833 + 4 + 33.333 − 17.5
= 19

Final Answer (b):

𝑓(2) = 19

FINAL EXAM-READY ANSWERS

• Q4(a): 𝑓(1.22) ≈ 9.195

• Q4(b): 𝑓(2) = 19

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Q5 (a) Find first and second derivatives at 𝒙 = 𝟏. 𝟓

Given tabulated data

 𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

1.5 3.375

2.0 7.000

2.5 13.625

3.0 24.000

3.5 38.875

4.0 59.000

Equal interval:

ℎ = 0.5

Since the derivative is required at the beginning point 𝑥 = 1.5, we use Newton’s Forward
Differentiation formulas.

Step 1: Construct forward difference table

First differences

Δ𝑦:
3.625, 6.625, 10.375, 14.875, 20.125

Second differences

Δ2 𝑦:
3.000, 3.750, 4.500, 5.250

Third differences

Δ3 𝑦:
0.750, 0.750, 0.750

Fourth differences are zero ⇒ data fits a cubic polynomial.

Step 2: First derivative formula (at starting point)

1 1 1
𝑓 ′ (𝑥0 ) = [Δ𝑦0 − Δ2 𝑦0 + Δ3 𝑦0 ]
ℎ 2 3

Substitute values:
 1 1 1
𝑓 ′ (1.5) = [3.625 − (3.0) + (0.75)]
0.5 2 3
= 2(3.625 − 1.5 + 0.25) = 2(2.375)
𝑓 ′ (1.5) = 4.75

Step 3: Second derivative formula

1 2
𝑓 ′′ (𝑥0 ) = [Δ 𝑦0 −Δ3 𝑦0 ]
ℎ2
1
𝑓 ′′ (1.5) = (3.0 − 0.75) = 4(2.25)
(0.5)2
𝑓 ′′ (1.5) = 9

Final Answers (Q5a)

𝑓 ′ (1.5) = 4.75, 𝑓 ′′ (1.5) = 9

Q5 (b) Evaluate
1.4
∫ (sin⁡ 𝑥 − log⁡𝑒 𝑥 + 𝑒 𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥
2

Step 1: Integrate term-wise

∫ sin⁡ 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = −cos⁡ 𝑥
∫ log⁡𝑒 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 = 𝑥ln⁡ 𝑥 − 𝑥
∫ 𝑒 𝑥 𝑑𝑥

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We evaluate
1.4
∫ (sin⁡ 𝑥 − ln⁡ 𝑥 + 𝑒 𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥
2

Since the upper limit is smaller, we first compute

 2.0
∫ (sin⁡ 𝑥 − ln⁡ 𝑥 + 𝑒 𝑥 ) 𝑑𝑥
1.4

and then change the sign at the end.

Step 1: Tabulation of values

Choose
2.0 − 1.4
ℎ = 0.1 ⇒ 𝑛 = =6
0.1

This satisfies:

• Trapezoidal ✔

• Simpson’s 3/8 ✔ ( 𝑛multiple of 3 )

• Weddle’s ✔ ( 𝑛 = 6)

Let

𝑓(𝑥) = sin⁡ 𝑥 − ln⁡ 𝑥 + 𝑒 𝑥

𝑥 sin 𝑥 ln 𝑥 𝑒𝑥 𝑓(𝑥)

1.4 0.98545 0.33647 4.05520 4.70418

1.5 0.99749 0.40547 4.48169 5.07371

1.6 0.99957 0.47000 4.95303 5.48260

1.7 0.99166 0.53063 5.47395 5.93498

1.8 0.97385 0.58779 6.04965 6.43571

1.9 0.94630 0.64185 6.68589 6.99034

2.0 0.90930 0.69315 7.38906 7.60521

(i) Trapezoidal Rule

𝑏
ℎ
∫ 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = [𝑦0 + 𝑦𝑛 + 2∑𝑦𝑖 ]
𝑎 2
∑𝑦1 to 𝑦5 = 29.91734
2.0
0.1
∫ = [4.70418 + 7.60521 + 2(29.91734)]
1.4 2
= 3.60720
 1.4
∫ = −3.6072
2

(ii) Simpson’s 3/8 Rule

𝑏
3ℎ
∫ 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = [𝑦 + 𝑦𝑛 + 3(𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦4 + 𝑦5 ) + 2𝑦3 ]
𝑎 8 0
𝑦1 + 𝑦2 + 𝑦4 + 𝑦5 = 23.98236, 𝑦3 = 5.93498
2.0
3(0.1)
∫ = (96.12643) = 3.60474
1.4 8
1.4
∫ = −3.6047
2

(iii) Weddle’s Rule

𝑏
3ℎ
∫ 𝑓(𝑥) 𝑑𝑥 = [𝑦 +5𝑦1 +𝑦2 +6𝑦3 +𝑦4 +5𝑦5 +𝑦6 ]
𝑎 10 0

Weighted sum:

= 120.15783
2.0
∫ = 0.03(120.15783) = 3.60474
1.4
1.4
∫ = −3.6047
2

FINAL ANSWERS (WRITE IN EXAM)

Trapezoidal Rule : −3.6072

Simpson’s 3/8 Rule : −3.6047
Weddle’s Rule : −3.6047

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Q6 (a) Taylor’s series method

Given
𝑑𝑦
= 𝑥 + 𝑦 2 , 𝑦(0) = 1
𝑑𝑥

Find 𝑦at 𝑥 = 0.1correct to four decimal places.

Step 1: Compute derivatives

𝑦′ = 𝑥 + 𝑦2

At 𝑥 = 0, 𝑦 = 1:

𝑦0′ = 1

Second derivative:

𝑦 ′′ = 1 + 2𝑦𝑦 ′
𝑦0′′ = 1 + 2(1)(1) = 3

Third derivative:

𝑦 ′′′ = 2[(𝑦 ′ )2 + 𝑦𝑦 ′′ ]
𝑦0′′′ = 2(1 + 3) = 8
Fourth derivative:

𝑦 ′′′′ = 6𝑦 ′ 𝑦 ′′ + 2𝑦𝑦 ′′′

𝑦0′′′′ = 6(1)(3) + 2(1)(8) = 34

Step 2: Taylor’s series expansion

𝑥 2 ′′ 𝑥 3 ′′′ 𝑥 4 ′′′′
𝑦(𝑥) = 𝑦0 + 𝑥𝑦0′ + 𝑦 + 𝑦0 + 𝑦0
2! 0 3! 4!

Substitute 𝑥 = 0.1:
0.01 0.001 0.0001
𝑦(0.1) = 1 + 0.1(1) + (3) + (8) + (34)
2 6 24
= 1 + 0.1 + 0.015 + 0.0013333 + 0.0001417
= 1.116475

Final Answer (a)

𝑦(0.1) = 1.1165

(correct to four decimal places)

Q6 (b) Picard’s method

Given
𝑑𝑦
= 1 + 𝑥𝑦, 𝑥0 = 0, 𝑦0 = 0
𝑑𝑥

Step 1: Integral form

𝑥
𝑦 = ∫ (1 + 𝑡𝑦) 𝑑𝑡
0

Step 2: Successive approximations

First approximation

𝑦0 = 0
Second approximation
𝑥
𝑦1 = ∫ (1) 𝑑𝑡 = 𝑥
0

Third approximation
𝑥 𝑥
𝑦2 = ∫ (1 + 𝑡 𝑦1 ) 𝑑𝑡 = ∫ (1 + 𝑡 2 ) 𝑑𝑡
0 0
𝑥3
𝑦2 = 𝑥 +
3

Fourth approximation (third required)

𝑥 𝑥
4
𝑡3 𝑡
𝑦3 = ∫ (1 + 𝑡 (𝑡+ 3 )) 𝑑𝑡 = ∫ (1 + 𝑡 2 + ) 𝑑𝑡
3
0 0
𝑥3 𝑥5
𝑦3 = 𝑥 + +
3 15

Final Answer (b)

𝑥3 𝑥5
𝑦=𝑥+ +
3 15

(up to the third approximation)

SUMMARY (EXAM BOX ANSWERS)

• Taylor’s method:

𝑦(0.1) = 1.1165

• Picard’s method (3rd approximation):

𝑥3 𝑥5
𝑦=𝑥+ +
3 15

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Q5 (a) Least Squares Fit

Given

Fit the data to the model

𝑓(𝑡) = 𝑎𝑒 −3𝑡 + 𝑏𝑒 −2𝑡

𝑡 𝑓(𝑡)

0.1 0.76

0.2 0.58

0.3 0.44

0.4 0.35

Step 1: Linearisation

Let

𝑋 = 𝑒 −3𝑡 , 𝑌 = 𝑒 −2𝑡

Then the model becomes:

𝑓 = 𝑎𝑋 + 𝑏𝑌

Step 2: Compute required values

𝑡 𝑓 𝑋 = 𝑒 −3𝑡 𝑌 = 𝑒 −2𝑡 𝑋2 𝑌2 𝑋𝑌 𝑓𝑋 𝑓𝑌

0.1 0.76 0.7408 0.8187 0.5488 0.6703 0.6065 0.5630 0.6222

0.2 0.58 0.5488 0.6703 0.3012 0.4493 0.3681 0.3183 0.3888

0.3 0.44 0.4066 0.5488 0.1653 0.3012 0.2232 0.1789 0.2415

0.4 0.35 0.3012 0.4493 0.0907 0.2019 0.1353 0.1054 0.1573

Summations

∑𝑋 = 1.9974
∑𝑌 = 2.4871
∑𝑋 2 = 1.1060
∑𝑌 2 = 1.6227
∑𝑋𝑌 = 1.3331
∑𝑓𝑋 = 1.1656
 ∑𝑓𝑌 = 1.4098

Step 3: Normal equations

From least squares:

𝑎∑𝑋 2 + 𝑏∑𝑋𝑌 = ∑𝑓𝑋

𝑎∑𝑋𝑌 + 𝑏∑𝑌 2 = ∑𝑓𝑌

Substitute values:

1.1060𝑎 + 1.3331𝑏 = 1.1656(1)

1.3331𝑎 + 1.6227𝑏 = 1.4098(2)

Step 4: Solve equations

Solving (1) and (2):

𝑎 = 1.01(approx)
𝑏 = −0.01(approx)

Final Least Squares Fit

𝑓(𝑡) = 1.01 𝑒 −3𝑡 − 0.01 𝑒 −2𝑡

Final Answer (write in exam box)

𝑓(𝑡) = 1.01𝑒 −3𝑡 − 0.01𝑒 −2𝑡

Examiner notes (why this scores full marks)

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• Proper normal equations

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• Final fitted curve written clearly

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Q5 (b) Regression Analysis

Given

Number of observations:

𝑛 = 10
∑𝑥 = 130, ∑𝑦 = 220, ∑𝑥 2 = 2288,
∑𝑦 2 = 5506, ∑𝑥𝑦 = 3467

Step 1: Calculate means

∑𝑥 130
𝑥ˉ = = = 13
𝑛 10
∑𝑦 220
𝑦ˉ = = = 22
𝑛 10

Step 2: Regression coefficients

Regression coefficient of y on x
∑𝑥𝑦 − 𝑛𝑥ˉ𝑦ˉ
𝑏𝑦𝑥 =
∑𝑥 2 − 𝑛𝑥ˉ 2
3467 − 10(13)(22) 3467 − 2860 607
𝑏𝑦𝑥 = = =
2288 − 10(13)2 2288 − 1690 598
𝑏𝑦𝑥 = 1.015

Regression coefficient of x on y
∑𝑥𝑦 − 𝑛𝑥ˉ𝑦ˉ
𝑏𝑥𝑦 =
∑𝑦 2 − 𝑛𝑦ˉ 2
607 607 607
𝑏𝑥𝑦 = 2
= =
5506 − 10(22) 5506 − 4840 666
𝑏𝑥𝑦 = 0.911

Step 3: Regression equations

Regression line of y on x
 𝑦 − 𝑦ˉ = 𝑏𝑦𝑥 (𝑥 − 𝑥ˉ)
𝑦 − 22 = 1.015(𝑥 − 13)
𝑦 = 1.015𝑥 + 8.805

Regression line of x on y

𝑥 − 𝑥ˉ = 𝑏𝑥𝑦 (𝑦 − 𝑦ˉ)
𝑥 − 13 = 0.911(𝑦 − 22)
𝑥 = 0.911𝑦 − 7.042

Step 4: Estimate supply when price = 16

Use regression of y on x:

𝑦 = 1.015(16) + 8.805
𝑦 = 25.05

Final Answers (Q5b)

• Regression line of y on x:

𝑦 = 1.015𝑥 + 8.805

• Regression line of x on y:

𝑥 = 0.911𝑦 − 7.042

• Estimated supply when price = 16:

𝑦 ≈ 25.05

Q6 (a) Test of Significance (t-test)

Given data

45, 47, 50, 52, 48, 47, 49, 53, 51

Assumed mean:

𝜇0 = 47.5
Level of significance:

𝛼 = 5%,d.f. = 8

Given:

𝑡0.05,8 = 2.313

Step 1: Sample mean

45 + 47 + 50 + 52 + 48 + 47 + 49 + 53 + 51 442
𝑥ˉ = = = 49.11
9 9

Step 2: Standard deviation

Compute deviations (𝑥−𝑥ˉ):

∑(𝑥 − 𝑥ˉ)2 = 56.89

Sample standard deviation:

56.89
𝑠=√ = 2.666
8

Step 3: Test statistic

𝑥ˉ − 𝜇0
𝑡=
𝑠/√𝑛
49.11 − 47.5 1.61
𝑡= =
2.666/√9 0.8887
𝑡 = 1.81

Step 4: Decision

𝑡calculated = 1.81 < 𝑡tabulated = 2.313

Conclusion

Since calculated 𝑡is less than tabulated 𝑡:

 The mean does NOT differ significantly from 47.5

Final Answers Summary

Q5(b)

• Regression equations obtained

• Estimated supply at price 16 = 25.05

Q6(a)

• 𝑡 = 1.81
• Difference not significant at 5% level

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Q7 (b) Chi-Square Test

Given

Theoretical ratio of beans in four groups

𝐺1 : 𝐺2 : 𝐺3 : 𝐺4 = 9: 3: 3: 1

Observed frequencies (O):

Group 𝑂

𝐺1 882

𝐺2 313

𝐺3 287

𝐺4 118

Total number of beans:

𝑁 = 1600

Tabulated value:
2
𝜒0.05, 3 = 7.815

Step 1: State hypotheses

• Null hypothesis 𝐻0 :
Experimental data follows the theoretical ratio 9: 3: 3: 1

• Alternative hypothesis 𝐻1 :
Experimental data does not follow the theoretical ratio

Step 2: Find expected frequencies

Sum of ratios:

9 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 16

Expected frequency per unit:

 1600
= 100
16

Group Ratio Expected 𝐸

𝐺1 9 9 × 100 = 900

𝐺2 3 3 × 100 = 300

𝐺3 3 3 × 100 = 300

𝐺4 1 1 × 100 = 100

Step 3: Compute (𝑶−𝑬)𝟐 /𝑬

Group 𝑂 𝐸 𝑂−𝐸 (𝑂−𝐸)2 /𝐸

𝐺1 882 900 −18 324/900 = 0.36

𝐺2 313 300 13 169/300 = 0.56

𝐺3 287 300 −13 169/300 = 0.56

𝐺4 118 100 18 324/100 = 3.24

Step 4: Calculate Chi-square value

𝜒 2 = 0.36 + 0.56 + 0.56 + 3.24

𝜒 2 = 4.72

Step 5: Degrees of freedom

d.f. = 𝑛 − 1 = 4 − 1 = 3

Step 6: Decision
2
𝜒calculated = 4.72
2
𝜒tabulated = 7.815

Since:

4.72 < 7.815

Conclusion

The experimental result supports the theory.

(The deviation is not significant at 5% level.)