Mathematics

Learning Activity Sheet

Quarter 4 – MELC 4c
Solving Problems Involving Percentiles

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Mathematics 10 Learning Activity Sheet No. 8
Solving Problems Involving Percentiles
First Edition, 2021

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 Quarter 4, Week 4
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No.8

Name of Learner: _________________ Grade and Section:____________

School:__________________________ Date: _______________________
Solving Problems Involving Percentiles
I. Learning Competency with Code
Solve problems involving percentiles (M10SP-IVd-e-1)

II. Background Information for Learners

Knowledge on percentile is very useful in real life situations.
Percentiles are used to understand and interpret values in a test so that
test takers can compare their performance to that of others. Some
people want to compare the height or weight of a child to other children
of the same age. Likewise, there are other measurements that can be
compared using percentiles.
In this lesson, we will be dealing with problems involving
percentiles both in ungrouped and grouped data.

A. PERCENTILES OF UNGROUPED DATA

The following are the steps in solving problems involving measures

of position of ungrouped data:
Step 1: Arrange the data in ascending order.
Step 2: Calculate the measures of position.
Step 3: Find the value relative to the computed measures of
position.
Step 4: Interpret the measures of position.
 Example:

The City of Talisay in Negros Occidental celebrates its yearly

Pasidungog Festival during the month of February. It is a three-
day festival which showcases the artistry and skills of the
Talisaynons.
Another highlight of the festival is the “Search for Pasidungog”.
During the competition, a candidate must score above the 50 th
percentile or P50 during the interview portion so that she can
advance to the final round.
The scores of the ten candidates during their interview are as
follows:
75 87 85 78 95 90 86 77 76 78
Questions:
1. What would be the 50th percentile or P50?
2. How many candidates were qualified in the final round?

Solution:

Step 1: Arrange the data in ascending order.

75, 76, 77, 78, 78, 85, 86, 87, 90, 95

Step 2: Calculate the measures of position.

a. Percentile 50 or P50.

Pk =

P50 = =

P50 = 5.50
The P50 is situated between the 5th and 6th observation.
 Step 3: Find the value relative to the computed measures of
position.
A. Find the value relative to P50.

75, 76, 77, 78, 78, 85, 86, 87, 90, and 95
i. Find the difference between the two values wherein P50 is
situated.
85 – 78 = 7 The 5th value is 78 and the 6th
value is 85, wherein P50 is
situated.
ii. Get the decimal in the computed P50 and multiply to the
result of step i.
(0.50)7 = 3.50 The decimal in the
computed P50 is 0.50 and the
difference between the two
values wherein P50 is situated
is 7.
iii. Add the smaller number that belongs to P50 to the result of
step ii

78 + 3.50 = 81.50 The smaller number that

belongs to P50 is 78. The
product of the decimal in the
computed P50 and the
difference between the two
values wherein P50 is situated
is 3.50.

iv. Thus, the value relative to P50 is 81.50.

Step 4: Interpret the measures of position.

The value relative to P50 is 81.50, which implies that

50% of the candidates have the scores less than or equal
to 81.50. Thus only 5 candidates with scores 85, 86,
87, 90, and 95 are qualified for the final round.
 B. PERCENTILES OF GROUPED DATA

The following are the steps in solving problems involving measures of

position of grouped data:

Step 1: Prepare the frequency distribution with appropriate class

intervals and write the corresponding frequency (f).
a) Determine the range.
b) Determine the acceptable size of the interval.
c) Establish the class interval.
d) Tally each score or data and summarize the tally under
column (f) or frequency.
e) Determine the lower boundaries and the less
cumulative frequency.

Step 2: Calculate the measures of position and locate the class

interval where it is located.
Step 3: Solve the measure of position using the formula.
Step 4: Interpret the measure of position.

Example 1:

Kristina, an incoming college student has a general average

of 96.59. She wanted to apply for the DOST scholarship. One of
the requirements is a certification from the Office of the Principal
that the applicant belongs to the top 10 or top 10% of the total
number of graduates.
Will Kristina be on the top 10 or top 10% of the total number
of graduates? Will she be qualified to apply in the DOST
scholarship?
 The following frequency distribution table shows the
summary of 208 graduates general average:

General Average Frequency

98 – 100 3
95 – 97 9
92 – 94 15
89 – 91 58
85 – 88 47
83 – 85 42
80 – 82 6
77 – 79 17
74 – 76 9
below – 73 2
TOTAL 208

Step 1: Prepare the frequency distribution with appropriate class

intervals and write the corresponding frequency (f).
Step 1a to 1d were skipped since frequency distribution
table is already given. Proceed to step 1e.
e. Determine the lower boundaries and the less than cumulative frequency.

Note: Less Cummulative Frequency was computed from the lowest score
since we are going to determine the top P10 or top 10 % of the total
number of graduates.
Step 2: Calculate the measures of position and locate the class
interval where it is located.

𝒌𝑵 𝟗𝟎(𝟐𝟎𝟖) 𝟏𝟖𝟕𝟐𝟎
= = = 𝟏𝟖𝟕. 𝟐
𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝟏𝟎𝟎

Note: 182nd – 196th scores belong to the class interval: 92-94. So, the
187.2nd score is also within the class interval

91.5
 Step 3: Solve the measure of position using the formula.

Where:
Pk = measures of position
LB = lower boundary of Pk
N = total number of data
cfb = cumulative frequency before Pk
fp = frequency of the Pk class
i = size of class interval
k = position of percentile
90(208)
−181
100
𝑃90 = 91.5 + ( )3
15

187.2−181
𝑃90 = 91.5 + ( )3
15

6.2
𝑃90 = 91.5 + ( 15 ) 3
18.6
𝑃90 = 91.5 + ( )
15
𝑃90 = 91.5 + 1.24

𝑃90 = 92.74
Step 4: Interpret the measure of position.

The value relative to P90 is 95.73, which implies that the

top10% of the total number of graduates is greater than or equal
to 95.73.
Thus, Kristina belongs to the top 10 or top 10% of the
total number of graduates. Likewise, she is qualified to apply
for DOST scholarship because her general average is 96.59.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Melvin M. Callanta, et.al., 2015. Mathematics 10 Learner’s

Module, First Edition, Rex Book Store, Inc., pages 362-382.
IV. Activity Proper
Activity 1:
Directions: Solve the given problem and write your complete solution
on your answer sheet.
1. The MTAP is holding a Math Quiz in the month of August every
school year. The Schools Division of Guimaras conducted an
elimination round to determine the qualifiers for the Division
Team Finals. The qualifying school must have a score that
belongs to the top 40% (above P60). There were 22 participating
both from public and private schools. The following are the
scores:
15 20 25 65 58 47 36 10 45 75 60

75 58 62 36 42 46 12 56 44 50 45
Questions?
a. What is the 40th percentile score?
b. How many participating schools will advance to the final
round?
2. Supang National High School conducted an entrance
examination for the incoming 320 Grade 7 students. The school
set a qualifying score which must belong to the top 25% (above
P75). The following frequency distribution table shows the scores
of the applicants:
Scores Frequency
98 – 100 7
95 – 97 20
92 – 94 35
89 – 91 78
85 – 88 53
83 – 85 45
80 – 82 20
77 – 79 29
74 – 76 25
below – 73 8
TOTAL 320
Questions:
a. Find the 25th percentile.
b. How many students are qualified to enrol in the said school?
 Activity 2

To summarize what you have learned in this lesson, answer the

following questions:
1. How do you solve problems involving percentiles of ungrouped data?
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2. How do you solve problems involving percentiles of grouped data?

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VI. Reflection

In this lesson, I learned that ______________________________

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VI. Answer Key

Activity 1.1:

Step 1: Arrange the data in ascending order.

10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 36, 36, 42, 44, 45, 45, 46, 47, 50, 56, 58, 58, 60, 62, 65, 75 and 75
Step 2: Calculate the measures of position.
a. Percentile 50 or P50.

Pk =

P6 0 = =
P60 = 13.80
Step 3: Find the value relative to the computed measures of position.
i. Find the difference between the two values wherein P50 is situated. (50 – 47 = 3)
ii. Get the decimal in the computed P60 and multiply to the result of step i. (0.80)3 =
2.40
iii. Add the smaller number that belongs to P 60 to result of step ii.
(47 + 2.40 = 49.40)
iv. Thus, the value relative to P60 is 49.40.
Step 4: Interpret the measures of position.
The value relative to P60 is 49.40, which implies that 60% of the school participants have the scores
less than or equal to 49.40.
Thus, only 9 schools with scores greater than 49.40 are qualified for the MTAP division elimination
round