median / mode

[Pia]

q: The mode of 7 nos is unique. is mode greater than median?
a) Mode is largest number
d) 4of the no.s are equal to each other

DS question: A, B, C, D, E...

my guess is E.. any other answers???

[mayrjj]

I believe the solution is B.

7 number set, Mode > Median?

(1) Mode is largest number: The median is the 4th value in ascending order. Therefore by using a number series it becomes apparent that the mode can be equal to or greater than the median. Insufficient to pinpoint what the extact relationship is.

(2) We don't know which 4 numbers are equal to each other. But whichever order you arrange them in i.e. first four numbers are equal, last four or a combination of middle 4, the median value (4th place) will equal the value of the mode.

[dbernst]

Pia,

We cannot respond to your questions unless you cite the specific source of the problem (book/website/test, problem number, etc.)

Thanks!