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If in a frequency distribution, the mean and median are 21 and 22 respectively, then its mode is approximately :

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  1. A.20.5
  2. B.22.0
  3. C.24.0correct
  4. D.25.5

Answer

C. 24.0

Explanation

Given that, Mean = 21 and median = 22 We know, Mode + 2 Mean = 3 Median $$\therefore$$ Mode = 3 $$ \times $$ 22 $$-$$ 2 $$ \times $$ 21 = 66 $$-$$ 42 = 24

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