SAT MathProblem Solving & Data Analysis10 Questions~13 min

SAT Mean, Median, Mode Questions — Practice with Answers

Practice SAT-style Mean, Median, Mode questions from the Problem Solving & Data Analysis section of the SAT Math module. Every question includes a detailed explanation — select an answer, check it immediately, and understand exactly why the correct answer is right.

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What These SAT Mean, Median, Mode Questions Cover

Topic Focus

Mean, Median, Mode — a key area of the Problem Solving & Data Analysis section on the SAT.

Difficulty Range

5 Easy, 3 Medium, and 2 Hard questions — matching the real SAT distribution.

Instant Explanations

Every question includes a step-by-step explanation so you learn from every answer.

SAT Mean, Median, Mode Practice Questions

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1Easy

What is the mean of the data set: 4, 8, 10, 12, 16?

2Easy

What is the median of: 3, 7, 9, 15, 22?

3Easy

What is the mode of: 2, 5, 5, 7, 9, 5, 11?

4Easy

Four test scores are 82, 88, 90, and 96. A fifth score of 84 is added. What is the new mean?

5Easy

The median of an ordered set of 6 numbers is found by:

6Medium

A data set has mean 20. If a new value of 40 is added, the mean becomes 22. How many values were in the original set?

7Medium

In the set {4, 6, 8, x}, the median equals the mean. What is a possible value of x?

8Medium

Which measure is most affected by a single extreme outlier?

9Hard

Five positive integers have a median of 8 and a mean of 10. What is the largest possible value among the five integers?

10Hard

A class of 20 students has mean score 75. After two students drop, the mean for the remaining 18 is 78. What was the combined score of the two students who left?

How to Master SAT Mean, Median, Mode

Understand the question type, not just the content

Every Mean, Median, Mode question on the SAT follows predictable patterns. Once you recognize the pattern, you can apply a systematic approach — even on questions you haven't seen before.

Always use process of elimination first

On the SAT, there are three definitively wrong answers and one correct one. Training yourself to find the wrong answers often leads you to the right one more reliably than looking for what 'sounds right'.

Review every explanation, even when correct

Understanding why an answer is right is as important as getting it right. Many Mean, Median, Mode questions have tricky wrong answers that students sometimes pick for the wrong reasons — even when they get it right.

Practice under time pressure once you understand the content

After you've learned the Mean, Median, Mode concepts, set a timer. Each SAT Math question should take roughly 1.2–1.5 minutes. Build speed after accuracy — never before.

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Common Mistakes on SAT Mean, Median, Mode Questions

Not reading the full question

SAT Mean, Median, Mode questions are precisely worded. Missing a single word like "NOT" or "EXCEPT" can flip the entire question. Re-read every question after selecting your answer.

Answering from memory instead of the text

Don't try to use calculator shortcuts before understanding what the question is actually asking. Many Math errors come from solving the wrong equation.

Rushing past the explanation

Students who skip reviewing explanations after correct answers miss the second layer of learning. Understanding why each wrong answer is wrong is what separates 700-scorers from 800-scorers.

Giving up on hard questions too fast

Hard Mean, Median, Mode questions are hard by design — they're meant to take more time. A systematic approach (eliminate 2 wrong answers, then compare the remaining 2) works even when you're unsure.

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