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The median of a set of data containing 9 items was found. Four data items were added to the set. Two fo these items were greater that the original median, and the other 2 items were less than the original median. Which of the following statements must be true about the median of the new data set?

A

It is the average of the 2 new lower values

B

It is the same as the original median .

C

It is the average of the 2 new higher values.

D

It is greater than the original median.

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