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The median of a set of 10 observations is the average of which two terms when arranged in order?
A4th and 5th
B5th and 6th
C6th and 7th
D4th and 6th
✓ Correct Answer: B — 5th and 6th
For an even number of observations (n=10), the median is the average of the (n/2)th and (n/2 + 1)th terms.
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