Question

If mean = (3median - mode) . k, then the value of k is ______.

Options

• 1

• 2

• `1/2`

• `3/2`

Answer 1

If mean = (3median - mode) . k, then the value of k is `1/2`.

Explanation:-

∵ Mode = 3 median - 2 mean

⇒ 2 mean = 3 median - mode
⇒ mean = `1/2` (3 median - mode)
⇒ k = `1/2`