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The document analyzes the distances covered by 150 participants in the 'Helping Hands – All For Love' marathon, focusing on the 3rd decile (D3) and 85th percentile (P85) of their performance. The findings indicate that 30% of participants ran 7.64 km or less, while 85% covered 16.25 km or less, highlighting varying levels of stamina among runners. Recommendations include providing targeted support and training for participants in lower deciles to improve their endurance.

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Math Research Spa 10

The document analyzes the distances covered by 150 participants in the 'Helping Hands – All For Love' marathon, focusing on the 3rd decile (D3) and 85th percentile (P85) of their performance. The findings indicate that 30% of participants ran 7.64 km or less, while 85% covered 16.25 km or less, highlighting varying levels of stamina among runners. Recommendations include providing targeted support and training for participants in lower deciles to improve their endurance.

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Topic: The Distance Travelled by

Participants in the Marathon


I. Introduction
Marathons are a test of endurance, attracting participants with varying levels of stamina The
“Helping Hands – All For Love” marathon aimed to support a charitable cause while analyzing
the distances covered by 150 participants. Understanding key statistical measures such as the
3rd decile (D3) and 85th Percentile (P85) can provide insights into how different participants
performed, highlighting the general trends in distance covered.

II. Problem
This research seeks to determine the 3rd decile (D3) and 85th percentile (P85) of the distances
travelled by marathon participants. These statistical measures will help interpret the
distribution of running performance among the participants.

III. Presentation and Discussion

TABLE 1:
Distance (km) Frequency Lower Boundary Cumulative
Frequency
19-21 12 18.5 150
16-18 17 15.5 138
13-15 26 12.5 121
10-12 32 9.5 95
7-9 29 6.5 63
4-6 18 3.5 34
1-3 16 0.5 16

The table shows the distances covered by marathon participants, revealing that most ran
between 10-12 km, while fewer covered shorter or longer distances. The cumulative frequency
indicates that 50 participants ran at least 19 km, demonstrating strong endurance, whereas
only 15 covered the shortest range of 1-3 km. Overall, the data highlights varying stamina levels
among participants.

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TABLE 2:

Percentile No. of Lower Cumulative Frequency Interval 3rd Decile


Students Boundary Frequency
3rd 150 65 34 29 3 7.64
45

The table shows that the 3rd decile (D3) of the marathon distances is 7.64 km, meaning 30% of
participants ran this distance or less. This suggests that a considerable portion of the runners
had lower endurance, covering shorter distances in the marathon.

TABLE 3:

Percentile No. of Lower Cumulative Frequency Interval P85


Students Boundary Frequency Percentile
85th 150 12.5 95 26 3 16.25
127.5

The 85th percentile (P85) is 16.25 km, meaning 85% of participants ran this distance or less. This
suggests that only a smaller portion of the runners had higher endurance, covering distances
beyond 16.25 km.

IV. Conclusion
Based on the results, it is clear that most marathon participants fell within the lower distance
ranges. The 3rd decile (D3) shows that 30% of the participants covered 7.64 km or less, while the
85th percentile (P85) indicates that 85% of participants covered 16.25 km or less. This suggests
that a significant number of participants had moderate to lower levels of stamina, with fewer
reaching the higher performance levels.

V. Recommendation
It is recommended that future marathons offer more focused support for participants in the
lower deciles to help enhance their stamina. Organizers should consider providing pre-race
training programs that focus on endurance and pacing techniques. Additionally, participants
should be encouraged to set personal goals according to their abilities. Event organizers should
also provide motivational support to help participants push their limits, creating a more
inclusive and encouraging environment for all skill levels.

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