If the mean of the data [figure] is 21, then k is one of the roots of the equation :
- 2x2-23x-10=0
- 4x2-35x+24=0
- 2x2-19x-10=0
- 2x2-35x+98=0
Answer
(3) 2x2-19x-10=0
Solution
Class marks xi: 7.5, 12.5, 17.5, 22.5, 27.5, 32.5
fi=2+k+28+54+(k+1)+5=90+2k
fixi=15+12.5k+490+1215+27.5(k+1)+162.5
=1910+40k
Mean =21 1910+40k=21(90+2k)=1890+42k
2k=20 k=10
Check: 2(10)2-19(10)-10=200-190-10=0 ✓
∴ k is a root of 2x2-19x-10=0
Answer: (3)