Question

Explain how the mean and median would compare.

A) The mean and median would be equal.
B) The mean would be greater than the median.
C) The median would be greater than the mean.
D) It is not possible to determine the relationship between the mean and median with the given information.

Answer 1

In a symmetrical distribution, the median would be greater than the mean.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a symmetrical distribution, the mean and median are both centrally located close to the high point of the distribution, which is the mode. Therefore, the correct option is C) The median would be greater than the mean.