Question

The above data shows the scores of 20 batsmen in 3 days-

45, 48, 63, 89, 69, 70, 73, 76, 89, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 93, 96, 98

Find the mode in this series-

1. 78
2. 89
3. 85
4. 86

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 89

Given, 

The score 45, 48, 63, 89, 69, 70, 73, 76, 89, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 93, 96, 98

Calculation

The arrange the data 

45, 48, 63, 69, 70, 73, 76, 79, 80, 82, 84, 85, 87, 88, 89, 89, 89, 93, 96, 98

the above data 89 frequency is maximum

so the mode = 89 

∴ The mode of the given series = 89