Question

For the set of numbers 2,2,4,5 and 12, which of the following expression is true?

• A. Mean = Median
• B. Mean > Mode
• C. Mean < Mode
• D. Mode = Median

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Mean > Mode

Mean: $\frac{2+2+4+5+12}{5}=\frac{25}{5}=5$

Median: 2,2,4,5 and 12
The number that fall in the middle =4
Mode: The number that appears the most is 2

So, Mean > Mode

Answer (B) Mean > Mode