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Question
Out of 5 brands of chocolates in a shop, a boy has to purchase the brand which is most liked by children. What measure of central tendency would be most appropriate if the data is provided to him?
Options
Mean
Mode
Median
Any of the three
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Solution
Mode
Explanation:
Mode is the most appropriate central tendency because it is the observation that occurs most frequently.
Here, by the measurement of mode, we can find out the chocolates which is most liked by children.
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