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For the data 10, 12, 11, 13, 54, which measure better shows a typical value, and why?

Class 8Mean and MedianData Handling
  • AMean, because it uses all values
  • BMedian, because 54 is an extreme value
  • CMean, because it is larger
  • DBoth are equal here

Step-by-Step Solution

Mean = 100 ÷ 5 = 20, which is bigger than four of the five values. Median = 12 is not pulled by the extreme 54.
Answer: B) Median, because 54 is an extreme value

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