Question

The number of runs scored by the Stars for six games is shown below.

4,9, 2, 4, 1,6
If the Stars scored 14 runs in their seventh game, which of the following statements is true?
OA. The mean increases and the median remains the same.
OB. The median increases and the mean remains the same.
OC. The mean and the median both increase.
O D. The median and the mean both remain the same.

Answer 1

If the Stars scored 14 runs in their seventh game, the median would remain the same, but the mean would increase. Therefore, the statement that is true is A. The mean increases and the median remains the same.