A group of college students was surveyed to see how old they were when they had their first job. the results were as follows:15% were 14 years old; 50% were 15 years old; 20% were 16 years old; and 15% were 17 years old. which of the following is the mode or modes for the data set?

A. 15

B. 15.5

C. 14&17

D. 50

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Mathematics

Khalil Orr

4 November, 04:37

A group of college students was surveyed to see how old they were when they had their first job. the results were as follows:15% were 14 years old; 50% were 15 years old; 20% were 16 years old; and 15% were 17 years old. which of the following is the mode or modes for the data set?

A. 15

B. 15.5

C. 14&17

D. 50

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Green Giant · Answer 1

Green Giant 4 November, 04:48

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The answer would be ... B

Addyson Mooney · Answer 2

Answer: A. 15

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the mode of a data set is a data value that occurs most of the time than the rest other values.

Given : A group of college students was surveyed to see how old they were when they had their first job.

The results were as follows:

:15% were 14 years old;

50% were 15 years old;

20% were 16 years old;

15% were 17 years old.

We can that the highest percentage (i. e. 50%) is of 15 years old students.

It means that the mode of the data set is 15.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).