If the ratio of mean and median of a distribution is 2 : 3 then the ratio of mode and mean is

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  1. 5 ∶ 2
  2. 2 ∶ 5
  3. 2 ∶ 3
  4. 3 ∶ 2

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Option 1 : 5 ∶ 2
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Explanation -

We know that Mode = 3 × Median - 2 ×  Mean

we have the ratio of mean and median of a distribution is 2 : 3 then

Median = 3x and Mean = 2x

Now  Mode = 3 ×  3x - 2 ×  2x = 9x - 4x = 5x

So Mode : Mean = 5x : 2x = 5 : 2

Hence the ratio of mode and mean is 5 : 2.

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