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1

If the mean of the data [figure] is 21, then k is one of the roots of the equation :

  1. 2x2-23x-10=0
  2. 4x2-35x+24=0
  3. 2x2-19x-10=0
  4. 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)

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  3. 13
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