For a moderately skewed distribution, the difference between mean and mode is approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

For a moderately skewed distribution, the difference between mean and mode is approximately:
A. 2 (Mean - Median)
B. 3 (Median - Mean)
C. 2 (Median - Mean)
D. 3 (Mean - Median)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
From empirical relation: Mean - Mode ≈ 3(Mean - Median).

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