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The median of the values in a data set is h. If 625 were subtracted from each of the values in the data set, what would be the median of the resulting data?
A. 625 × h
B. h + 625
C. 625 - h
D. h - 625

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clamin

The median of the values in a data set is h. If 625 were subtracted from each of the values in the data set, what would be the median of the resulting data?
A. 625 × h
B. h + 625
C. 625 - h
D. h - 625

mathmale · Answer

Let's paraphrase:  The median of a certain data set is h.  We subtract 625 from every element of the data set, including h.  Which expression (a, b, c or d) represents the median of the resulting data set?