alleryStart learning →A: 1, 1, 7; B: 2, 3, 4. Both mean 3. Their medians?
A3 in A; 3 in B
B1 in A; 2 in B
C1 in A; 3 in B
D7 in A; 4 in B
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 1 in A; 3 in B
The two ordered lists have middle values 1 and 3 despite having the same mean.
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