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For an asymmetric distribution, if the mean and median are 20 and 30, then the value of the mode is:

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50

For a moderately asymmetric (skewed) distribution, the empirical relationship between mean, median, and mode is given by Karl Pearson's formula:

\(\text{Mode} \approx 3 \times \text{Median} - 2 \times \text{Mean}\)

Given: Mean = 20 and Median = 30. Substituting these values:

\(\text{Mode} \approx 3 \times 30 - 2 \times 20\)

\(\text{Mode} \approx 90 - 40 = 50\)

Therefore, the value of the mode is 50.

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