Instruction 3-8
Given Below Is the Frequency Distribution of the Number

question 55

Short Answer

Instruction 3-8
Given below is the frequency distribution of the number of defective tomatoes in 50 different shipments.
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Defective Items } & \text { Frequency } \\\hline 0 \text { but less than } 5 & 35 \\\hline 5 \text { but less than } 10 & 7 \\\hline 10 \text { but less than } 15 & 5 \\\hline 15 \text { but less than } 20 & 2 \\\hline 20 \text { but less than } 25 & 1 \\\hline 25 \text { but less than } 30 & 0 \\\hline\end{array}$$
-Referring to Instruction 3-8,what is the approximate mean number of defective tomatoes?

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Definitions:

β-diketone

A type of organic compound containing two keto (carbonyl) groups separated by a carbon atom, often depicted as RC(=O)CH2C(=O)R'.

Enols

Molecules containing a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is double-bonded to another carbon atom.

Organic Product

A compound or substance resulting from the chemical reactions involving organic molecules.

Enol

An organic compound containing a hydroxyl group directly connected to a carbon-carbon double bond, often in equilibrium with its keto form.