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Question 20 • Algebra II

Which is an accurate comparison?

Answer
A
The median is likely greater than the mean because the data is skewed to the left.
B
The median is likely greater than the mean because the data is skewed to the right.
C
The mean is likely greater than the median because the data is skewed to the left.
D
The mean is likely greater than the median because the data is skewed to the right.

Explanation

In a right-skewed distribution, the long tail extends toward larger values, which pulls the mean upward. The median is less affected by extreme values, so the mean is likely greater than the median; this matches choice C.

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