If a dataset has mean = 25 and median = 25, the distribution is likely: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If a dataset has mean = 25 and median = 25, the distribution is likely:
A. Negatively skewed
B. Cannot say
C. Positively skewed
D. Symmetric
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mean = Median suggests symmetry, but not guaranteed without mode; however, in many contexts it indicates symmetry.

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