The weights, in pounds, for 15 horses in a stable were reported, and the mean, median, range, and standard deviation for the data were found. The horse with the lowest reported weight was found to actually weigh 10 pounds less than its reported weight. What value remains unchanged if the four values are reported using the corrected weight?
SAT · Math · previous-year question
- A.Mean
- B.Mediancorrect
- C.Range
- D.Standard deviation
Answer
B. Median
Explanation
Choice B is correct. The median weight is found by ordering the horses' weights from least to greatest and then determining the middle value from this list of weights. Decreasing the value for the horse with the lowest weight doesn't affect the median since it's still the lowest value.Choice $A$ is incorrect. The mean is calculated by finding the sum of all the weights of the horses and then dividing by the number of horses. Decreasing one of the weights would decrease the sum and therefore decrease the mean. Choice $\mathrm{C}$ is incorrect. Range is the difference between the highest and low
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