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Job-Specific Math Skills

Question 9 • Computer Science Foundations

Why would a real estate agent want to calculate a median?

Answer
A
to determine the top and lower halves of home prices in a neighborhood, which helps to find the median
B
to determine the highest price paid in a neighborhood
C
to determine the average price paid for a home in a neighborhood
D
to determine the most popular price for homes in the neighborhood

Explanation

A median is the middle value when home prices are arranged from lowest to highest. It divides the prices into upper and lower halves, so choice A describes a use for calculating the median. The highest price is the maximum, the average is the mean, and the most popular price is the mode.

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