Look at this set of 8 numbers:51,69,65,77,12,37,16,21How would the median change if the number 31 replaced the number 77 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:51,69,65,77,12,37,16,21How would the median change if the number 31 replaced the number 77 in 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: 12,16,21,37,51,65,69,77
Calculate Median of Original Set: Calculate the median of the original set.Since there are 8 numbers, the median is the average of the 4th and 5th numbers: (37+51)/2=44.
Replace Value and Re-Arrange: Replace 77 with 31 in the set and arrange it in ascending order.New set: 12, 16, 21, 31, 37, 51, 65, 69
Calculate Median of New Set: Calculate the median of the new set.The median is still the average of the 4th and 5th numbers: (31+37)/2=34.
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