Q. Look at this set of 6 numbers:3,4,8,9,8,3How would the median change if the number 6 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Arrange Data in Ascending Order: Arrange the original data set in ascending order.Original set: 3,3,4,8,8,9
Find Original Set Median: Find the median of the original set.Since there are 6 numbers, the median is the average of the 3rd and 4th numbers: (4+8)/2=6.
Add Number 6 and Rearrange: Add the number 6 to the original set and arrange it.New set: 3,3,4,6,8,8,9
Find New Set Median: Find the median of the new set.With 7 numbers, the median is now the 4th number, which is 6.
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