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In a frequency distribution, the mean and median are 21 and 22 respectively. Then its mode is approximately:
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Use empirical relation for mean–median–mode.
BITSAT - 2018
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Updated On:
Mar 20, 2026
25.5
24.0
22.0
20.5
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The Correct Option is
B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1:
Empirical relation: Mode=3Median-2Mean.
Step 2:
=3(22)-2(21)=66-42=24.
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