Question
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If the median of the data 30, 8, 7, 3, 17, 15, 21, 24, 29, 23 is x and the median of the data obtained by replacing 3 by 33 and 8 by 18 in the above data is y, then what is the difference between y and x ?
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Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Data Handling
Topic: Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median & Mode)
Correct Answer
Option C
Explanation
To determine the difference between the medians \( y \) and \( x \) of the given data sets, we need to follow these steps: ### Step 1: Calculate the Median \( x \) of the Original Data The original data set is: 30, 8, 7, 3, 17, 15, 21, 24, 29, 23. 1. Sort the data in ascending order: 3, 7, 8, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 29, 30.…Read More
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