Q. Jeremiah has the following data:4,8,c,1,3If the median is 4, which number could c be?Choices:(A)1(B)8
Arrange Data Set: Arrange the data set in ascending order including c. Since the median is 4, c must be placed in such a way that 4 is the middle number in the ordered set.
Identify Possible Orders: Possible orders could be 1,3,4,c,8 or 1,3,4,8,c. To keep 4 as the median, c must be either 8 or a number greater than 4.
Check Given Choices: Check the choices given: (A) 1 (B) 8. Since 1 would disrupt the order needed to keep 4 as the median (it would need to be placed before 4, not after), it cannot be the correct choice.
Determine Correct Value: Therefore, c must be 8 to maintain the order where 4 is the median.
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