No. of days
1
2
3
4
5
6
No. of students
20
x
50
40
2x
60
The distribution above shows the number of days a group of 260 students were absents from school in a particular term. How many students were absent for at least four days in the term
A
210
B
40
C
120
D
160
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
20 + X + 50 + 40 + 2X + 60 = 260
3X + 170 = 260
3X = 260 - 170
3x = 90
x = 30
Absent for at least 4 days
4
5
6
40
2x
60
i.e 40 + 2x + 60 = 40 + (2 x 30) + 60
= 40 + 60 + 60
= 160
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #10931)