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Exam tip poster: Histograms: area is frequency (IGCSE Maths 4MA1 Higher)

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Exam technique poster for IGCSE Maths 4MA1 Higher: Histograms: area is frequency. Frequency = frequency density × class width. Use a bar you know to work out the scale.
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A common mistake the examiners point out: Histograms: reading heights as frequencies. What to do instead: Frequency = frequency density × class width. Use a bar you know to work out the scale.

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