A sample of 5 observations has mean 32 and median 33. Later it is found that an observation was recorded incorrectly as 40 instead of 35 . If we…

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A sample of 5 observations has mean 32 and median 33. Later it is found that an observation was recorded incorrectly as 40 instead of 35 . If we correct the data, then which one of the following is correct?

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Correct answer: (B) The median remains the same but the mean will decrease. Mean =32 , Median =33 It was recorded as 40 instead of 35 . So, sum will decrease and so mean. Median remains same.

A sample of 5 observations has mean 32 and median 33. Later it is found that an observation was recorded incorrectly as 40 instead of 35 . If we correct the data, then which one of the following is correct?

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