Question

the table shows information about some peoples favourite colours.

what is the modal colour?

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$$\begin{tabular}{|c|c|} \\hline colour & frequency \\\\ \\hline red & 5 \\\\ \\hline orange & 7 \\\\ \\hline purple & 2 \\\\ \\hline green & 8 \\\\ \\hline blue & 3 \\\\ \\hline \\end{tabular}$$

Explanation:

Identify the highest frequency

$$ \max(5, 7, 2, 8, 3) = 8 $$

Find the corresponding colour

$$ \text{Frequency}(Green) = 8 $$

Answer:

Green