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In the data 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, if 10 is replaced by 20, which measure changes the most?
AMean
BMedian
CMode
DThey change equally
✓ Correct Answer: A — Mean
The mean is most sensitive to changes in extreme values; the median remains the same in this case.
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