Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasy–MediumIdentifying the mode
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
The ages of eight members of a hiking group are 12, 15, 15, 18, 20, 20, 20, and 24. What is the mode of the ages?
- A. 20Correct
- B. 15
- C. 19
- D. 18
Answer: A. 20
20 appears three times, more than any other value.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. 15
- 15 appears twice; 20 appears three times.
- C. 19
- 19 is the median.
- D. 18
- 18 is the mean.
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