The following 15 observations are heights (in inches) of 15 persons
65, 61, 63, 65, 61, 61, 60, 60, 65, 85, 65, 86, 61, 65, 62
Which of the following is true?

Correct option is B

Given :
Mean = Total sum of values ÷ Number of values

Median = Middle value when data is sorted

Mode = Most frequently occurring value
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Step-by-Step Solution:
Step 1: Arrange the data in ascending order

60, 60, 61, 61, 61, 61, 62, 63, 65, 65, 65, 65, 65, 85, 86

Step 2: Calculate the Mean

Add all values:
60 + 60 + 61 + 61 + 61 + 61 + 62 + 63 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 65 + 85 + 86 = 985

Mean = 985 ÷ 15 = 65.66

Step 3: Find the Median

Since there are 15 values (odd), the median is the 8th value in the sorted list.
8th value = 63 → Median = 63

Step 4: Find the Mode

Most frequently occurring value = 65 (appears 5 times)
So, Mode = 65

Comparison of Results:
Mean = 65.66

Median = 63

Mode = 65

So the correct order is:
Median < Mode < Mean

Final Answer: (b) Median < Mode < Mean