Question

group of college students was surveyed to see how old they were when they had their first job. The results were as follows: 15% were 14 years old; 50% were 15 years old; 20% were 16 years old; and 15% were 17 years old. Which of the following is the mode or modes for the ages in this data set? 

(1 point)
Responses

15

15

15.5

15.5

14 and 17

14 and 17

50

Answer 1

15 years old — it has the highest frequency (50%), so 15 is the mode.