In the data set 4, 5, 6, 9, 9, 9, what is the maximum value?

In the data set 4, 5, 6, 9, 9, 9, what is the maximum value?

• A. 4
• B. 5
• C. 6
• D. 9

Answer: (D)

The question tests understanding of the maximum value in a data set—the largest value present. In this list, the numbers go up to 9, and there is no value greater than 9; hence the maximum value is 9. The 9s simply show that the top value occurs more than once; the other numbers (4, 5, 6) are smaller and do not affect the maximum.

The question tests understanding of the maximum value in a data set—the largest value present. In this list, the numbers go up to 9, and there is no value greater than 9; hence the maximum value is 9. The 9s simply show that the top value occurs more than once; the other numbers (4, 5, 6) are smaller and do not affect the maximum.