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Mean, median, mode, range scenarios

CONCEPTS

Tips

• Write out a series of numbers that fits the scenario criteria

• Write down all equations and try to insert the variables from the question into the equation

PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Question 1 There are five consecutive even numbers. The middle number is repeated 2 times to make a total of six numbers. Does the mean, median, or mode change when going from 5 to six numbers?


-- Answer -- mode

example: 2 4 6 8 10 and 6 is added again

mean: before and after = 6

median: before and after = 6

mode: before is all numbers and after is 6

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