Find the approximate mean (rounded to the nearest integer), mode and median of…
2025
Find the approximate mean (rounded to the nearest integer), mode and median of the messages received on 7 consecutive days: 7, 13, 5, 9, 6, 5, 10.
- A.
7,8,9
- B.
8,9,9
- C.
8,5,7
- D.
6,8,9
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Correct answer: C
Correct calculations:
Mean:
Sum the values: 7 + 13 + 5 + 9 + 6 + 5 + 10 = 55.
Mean = 55/7 = 7.857, which rounds to 8.
Mode:
The value 5 appears twice; all other values appear once. Therefore, mode = 5.
Median:
Sorted data: 5, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13. With seven values, the middle (4th) value is 7, so median = 7.
Final answer: approximate mean = 8, mode = 5, median = 7. Therefore, option C is correct.