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In a distribution, if all observations are increased by $k$, the median:
AIncreases by $k$
BDecreases by $k$
CRemains same
DIs $k$ times the old median
✓ Correct Answer: A — Increases by $k$
Addition of a constant shifts the entire distribution, including the median, by that constant.
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