Mathematics
12 observations in a data are written in descending order. If the first observation is doubled, the median will :
remain same
increase by 12
decrease by 12
change by 12
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Answer
As we know, the median is the value of the middle term for any given set of data.
If the first observation is doubled, the middle term remains unaffected.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
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