The scores of 16 students in a Mathematics test are 65, 65, 55, 60, 60, 65, 60, 70, 75, 70, 65, 70, 60, 65, 65, 70. What is the sum of the median and modal scores?
A
125
B
130
C
140
D
150
E
137.5
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
\(\begin{array}{c|c} Scores & Frequency \\\hline 55 & 1\\ 60 & 4\\ 65 & 6\\ 70 & 4\\ 75 & 1 \end{array}\)
Median = 65(middle number)
Mode = 65(most common)
Median + Mode = 65 + 65 = 130
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