Question

mathematics. math 003. fall 2025
work: unit 4 - mean, median and mode, and probability
question 12, 7.3.21
during an experiment, the following times (in seconds) were recorded. find the mode.
6.5, 5.6, 6.2, 3.4, 5.6, 5.7
find the mode. select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice.
a. there is no mode.
b. the mode(s) is/are
(type a whole number or a decimal. use commas to separate answers as needed.)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall mode definition

The mode is the number that appears most frequently in a data - set.

Step2: Analyze the data - set

The data - set is 6.5, 5.6, 6.2, 3.4, 5.6, 5.7. The number 5.6 appears twice, while 6.5, 6.2, 3.4, and 5.7 each appear once.

Answer:

B. The mode(s) is/are 5.6