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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Definitions:

Pentane

A volatile, flammable hydrocarbon compound that exists as a colorless liquid, used in various chemical and fuel applications.

Lewis Structure

A visual representation that shows the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, helping to predict the arrangement of atoms, bond formation, and molecular shape.

Ethane

A colorless, odorless gas with the formula C2H6, used as a fuel and as a feedstock for the production of chemicals.

Octane

A hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C8H18, commonly used as a reference standard in determining the quality of gasoline fuels.