Question

If 35 is removed from the data: 30, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, then the median increased by

(a) 2
(b) 1.5
(c) 1
(d) 0.5

Answer 1

The given data set is

If 35 is removed, then the new data set is

30, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40

n = 7 (odd)

Therefore,

Increase in median

Hence, the correct option is (d).