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If the mean of a data set is 50 and the median is 50, what can you say about the mode?
AMode is always 50
BMode is 100
CMode is likely 50
DMode cannot be 50
✓ Correct Answer: C — Mode is likely 50
For a symmetrical distribution, mean = median = mode. Thus, mode is likely 50.
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