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For a slightly asymmetric distribution, mean and medain are 5 and 6, respectively. What is its mode ?

A

5

B

6

C

7

D

8

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D
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`"Mode"=(3xx"Median")-(2xx"Mean")=3(6)-2(5)=8`
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