Question

An estimate of the balance point for a distribution of ages represented on a number line resulted in a greater sum of

Answer 1

Answer:

  To the right

Step-by-step explanation:

The balance point should be adjusted in the direction of the larger sum. Doing so will make that sum smaller.

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Example:

Consider a point at -5 and another at +11. A first estimated balance point at 0 will give a right-sum of 11, and a left-sum of 5. The rule above says we should move the balance point to the right.

If we move it to 3, then the right sum is (11-3) = 8, and the left sum is (3-5) = 8, so both sums are equal and the new balance point estimate is in the right place.