Question

select the correct answer.
what is the mode of this data set?
{8, 11, 20, 10, 2, 17, 15, 5, 16, 15, 25, 6}
a. 12.5
b. 13
c. 15
d. 25

Explanation:

Step1: Define Mode

The mode of a data set is the value that appears most frequently.

Step2: Count Frequencies

• 8: 1 time
• 11: 1 time
• 20: 1 time
• 10: 1 time
• 2: 1 time
• 17: 1 time
• 15: 2 times (appears as 15, 15)
• 5: 1 time
• 16: 1 time
• 25: 1 time
• 6: 1 time

Step3: Identify Mode

The value 15 appears most frequently (2 times) compared to other values (each appears 1 time).

Answer:

C. 15