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If the median of 25 numbers is 55, then twelve of the numbers must be greater than 55.

A. True
B. False

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Final answer:

The statement is false. The median is the middle value of a set of numbers, so if the median is 55, there are 12 numbers greater than 55 and 12 numbers less than 55.

Step-by-step explanation:

B. False - the median is the middle value of a set of numbers, so if the median is 55, then there are 12 numbers greater than 55 and 12 numbers less than 55.

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