Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasy–MediumMode from a frequency description
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
In a quiz, 3 students scored 6 points, 5 students scored 7 points, and 2 students scored 8 points. What is the mode of the scores?
Answer: 7
The most frequent score is 7, earned by 5 students.
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 5
- 5 is the frequency of the mode, not the mode.
- If you answered 6
- 6 is the lowest score.
- If you answered 8
- 8 is the highest score.
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