Terminology in Percentile Formula

Terminology in Percentile Formula

$$P_k=l+\left(\frac{\frac{kN}{100}-CF}{f}\right)h$$

where:

$$l$$ = lower boundary of the percentile class

$$n$$ = total frequency

$$CF$$ = cumulative frequency before the percentile class

$$f$$ = frequency of the percentile class

$$h$$ = class width

Usage

- Used to correctly apply the grouped percentile formula.