JAMB 2000 · UME · Q50

The table shows the frequency distribution of the ages (in years) of pupils in a secondary school. What percentage of the pupils are over 15 years but less than 21 years?

Interval (years) 10–12 13–15 16–18 19–20 21–23
No. of pupils 6 14 15 10 5
Worked solution (try it first)
  1. Over 15 but under 21 means the classes 16–18 and 19–20: 15+10=2515 + 10 = 25 pupils.
  2. Total pupils: 6+14+15+10+5=506 + 14 + 15 + 10 + 5 = 50.
  3. As a percentage: 2550×100=50%\frac{25}{50} \times 100 = 50\%, option C.

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