If the mean deviation about the median of the numbers is 50, then equals
- (A)3
- (B)4✓ Correct
- (C)5
- (D)2
Answer: (B)
Solution
The numbers have median . The mean deviation about it is . That sum is symmetric, , so the mean deviation is . Setting this equal to gives .
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