Evaluate the two proposed answers. Which are supported? I. the mode of 2, 4, 4, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9 — the numerical answer: 18. II. the new average when 50 is added to four numbers with average 30 — the numerical answer: 34.
Correct answer: B
I is incorrect: the mode of 2, 4, 4, 5, 7, 7, 7, 9 → 7. Seven occurs three times, more than any other value. II is correct: the new average when 50 is added to four numbers with average 30 → 34. The total becomes 120+50=170 across five numbers.