Question

If in a moderately asymmetrical distribution mode and mean of the data are 6λ and 9λ respectively, then median is

• A. 8λ
• B. 7λ
• C. 6λ
• D. 5λ

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

8λ

Answer 2

For a moderately Skewed distribution,

Mode = 3 median – 2 mean

⇒ $6\lambda$ = 3 median – 18 $\lambda$ ⇒ median = $8\lambda$.