This table shows the number of different sized pipes that have been used at Highfield Builders in January. The pipes are grouped according to the size of their diameter.
January: Number of Pipes Used (by Grouped Size)
Diameter (cm)
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
Frequency
8
10
13
3
1
The manager thinks that the mean diameter of pipe used must be in the 45-49 cm group as this is the group
most used.
Is the manager correct?
Show your working out and write the answer in the box below.
(5 marks)