If M represents the median and D the mode of the measurements 5, 9, 3, 5, 7, 5, 8, then (M, D) is
A
(6, 5)
B
(5, 8)
C
(5, 7)
D
(5, 5)
E
(7, 5)
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
First re-arrange the given data in the form 3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 8, 9.
3, 5, 5,|5| 7, 8, 9
median(M) = 5
mode(D) = 5
(M, D) = (5, 5)
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