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Question

The median of first 10 prime numbers is

Options

  • 11

  • 12

  • 13

  • 14

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Solution

First 10 prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29.

n = 10 (even)

Media`= ((n/2)^(th)"term" +(n/2 +1)^(th) "term")/2`

`=(5^(th) "term" +6^(th ) "term")/2`

`=(11 +13)/2`

`= 24/2`

`=12`

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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Chapter 15: Statistics - Exercise 15.8 [Page 67]

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RD Sharma Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 15 Statistics
Exercise 15.8 | Q 17 | Page 67

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