Question

The median weight of 15 dogs in a pet store is 12 pounds. Which action could change the median?

Answer 1

Answer:

If there was another dog whose weight was greater than or less than 12.

Step-by-step explanation:

12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 4

When we add 4 to the data set we have:

184 ÷ 16 = 11.5

This changed the median.

12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 12 + 28

When we add 28 to the data set we have:

208 ÷ 16 = 13

This also changed the median.