Mean, median and mode, and their applications - Jamb Economics Past Questions and Answers

Question 21:

• JAMB 2007

What is the median wage?

A. N8.00
B. N 5.00
C. N11.00
D. N6.50

Question 22:

• JAMB 2008

Use the data below to answer this questions
54, 36, 62, 79, 83, 36, 62, 42, 62, and 42.
Calculate the mean?

A. 45.5
B. 55.6
C. 55.8
D. 65.8

Question 23:

• JAMB 2008

Use the data below to answer this questions
54, 36, 62, 79, 83, 36, 62, 42, 62, and 42.
What is the modal score?

A. 36
B. 42
C. 54
D. 62

Question 24:

• JAMB 2010

The mean is the best measure of central tendency because it

A. Is not affected by extreme values in a data
B. Is a midpoint value in an array of data
C. Is a balancing point in an observation
D. Can be calculated from incomplete data

Question 25:

• JAMB 2010

The most popular sizes of dresses and shoes are determined by the

A. Range
B. Mean
C. Mode
D. Median