Mean and Median Comparison

Easy Quantitative Comparisons Data Analysis

In a science class, the teacher collected data on the heights (in inches) of five students: 52, 54, 56, 58, and 60. The teacher wants to calculate the mean (average) and median (middle value) of these heights.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the calculated mean and median of these heights?

The mean is greater than the median.

The mean is less than the median.

The mean is equal to the median.

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