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Number theory Difficulty 1.2 Junior Find the answer Canada

Based on the graph shown, what is the mode for the amount of rainfall for the week?


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Sunday, 6
Monday, 15
Tuesday, 3
Wednesday, 6
Thursday, 3
Friday, 3
Saturday, 9

Pick one

Solution

The mode is the amount of rainfall that occurs most frequently.

Reading from the graph, the daily rainfall amounts for Sunday through to Saturday are 6 mm, 15 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 3 mm, 3 mm, and 9 mm.

The mode for the amount of rainfall for the week is 3 mm.

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