Question

The median of the following data will ________________________ when you in add a data value of 1? (DO MATH on paper!) 8, 9, 9, 4, 10, 6, 4, x.
A increase
B decrease
C stay the same
D become equal to zero

Answer 1

Answer:

B decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

First, lets put the numbers in order from greatest to least.

10 9 9 8 6 4 4

Second, let's find the median without number 1. (The median is in bold.)

10 9 9 8 6 4 4

Third, let's add the number 1.

10 9 9 8 6 4 4 1

Fourth, let's find the median with the number 1.

10 9 9 8 6 4 4 1

Since there are two numbers in the middle let's find the average between them.

8+6=14

14/2= 7

Last, let's compare the two medians.

8>7

So when you add the number 1 the median decreases. So your answer is B decrease