Assertion (A): For a frequency distribution with unequal class intervals, the histogram is drawn with the area of the rectangle proportional to the class frequency. Reason (R): When class widths are unequal, the frequency density must be used to construct the histogram. Choose the correct option: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Assertion (A): For a frequency distribution with unequal class intervals, the histogram is drawn with the area of the rectangle proportional to the class frequency. Reason (R): When class widths are unequal, the frequency density must be used to construct the histogram. Choose the correct option:
A. A is false, R is true
B. A is true, R is false
C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
D. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
In a histogram, area (not height) represents frequency; if intervals are unequal, height = frequency / width (frequency density). So R explains A.

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If a group of 50 students has an average weight of 55 kg and another group of 30 students has an average weight of 45 kg, the combined average is:
A. 51.25 kg
B. 50 kg
C. 52 kg
D. 53.75 kg

Correct Answer: Option A


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Cumulative frequency for a class interval represents:
A. The sum of frequencies of all classes up to and including that class
B. The average frequency across all classes
C. The difference between the upper and lower class limits
D. The frequency of that class only

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. Geometric mean
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Correct Answer: Option C


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