A Shoe Company Reports the Mode for the Shoe Sizes

question 26

Multiple Choice

A shoe company reports the mode for the shoe sizes of menʹs shoes is 12. Interpret this result.

• A)Half of the shoes sold to men are larger than a size 12
• B)Most men have shoe sizes between 11 and 13.
• C)Half of all menʹs shoe sizes are size 12
• D)The most frequently occurring shoe size for men is size 12

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