Based on the following set of data, which of the statements shown is true?


11, 11, 12, 13


mean < median

mean = median

mean > median

Verified Answer :

the mean is greater than the median

Answer: mean > median

Step-by-step explanation:

The given data : 11, 11, 12, 13

The mean of the given data set is given by :-

\(\text{Mean}=\frac{\text{Sum of all elements}}{\text{number of all elements}}\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{Mean}=\frac{11+11+12+13}{4}\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{Mean}=\frac{47}{4}\\\\\Rightarrow\ \text{Mean}=11.75\)

To find median, first arrange them in ascending order  and since the number of elements is a even number(n=4), therefore,

Median=\(\frac{\frac{n}{2}\ term+(\frac{n}{2}+1)\ term}{2}\)

\(\frac{n}{2}\ term=\frac{4}{2}\ term=2nd\ term=11\)

\(\frac{n}{2}+1\ term=\frac{4}{2}+1\ term=3rd\ term=12\)

Median=\(\frac{11+12}{2}=\frac{23}{2}=11.5\)

Since, 11.75>11.5

Therefore, mean > median