For a given data, the difference between the mean and mode is 72. Using the empirical relation between mean, median and mode, find the difference between its mean and median.

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  1. 24
  2. 32
  3. 28
  4. 26

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Option 1 : 24
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Given:

Difference between Mean and Mode = 72

Formula used:

Empirical relation: Mean - Mode = 3(Mean - Median)

Calculation:

72 = 3(Mean - Median)

⇒ Mean - Median = 72/3

⇒ Mean - Median = 24

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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