The median of a set of 9 distinct observations is 20.5. If each of the largest observations of the set is increased by 2, then the median of the new set
A
is increased by 2
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B
remains the same
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C
is decreased by 2
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D
Cannnot say
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Solution
The correct option is B remains the same Total number of observations are 9 which is odd which means median is 5th item now we are Increasing 2 in the last four items which does not effect its value,