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The median of a set of nine distinct observations is 20.5. If each of the largest four observations of the set is increased by 2, then the median of the new set

A

remains the same as that of origingal set

B

is increased by 2

C

is decreased by 2

D

is two times the original median

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The correct Answer is:
A
The observation still remain in the same order.
So, the median remains same.
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