If the mode of the following data is 17, then find the value of p?
17, 7, 11, (2p-1), 17, 12, 12, 17, 17, 7
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
Mode is most frequently occurring value in the list
As, 12 and 7 occuring two times but 17 is mode . so, (2p-1) must be equal to 17
i.e. (2p-1) = 17
2p = 18
p= 9