Quantitative comparisonQuestion 520 of 550

Compare the two quantities: Quantity A: The mean of 12, 18 and 24 Quantity B: The median of 5, 18 and 40

  1. Quantity A is greater
  2. Quantity B is greater
  3. The two quantities are equal
  4. The information is not enough
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Correct answer: The two quantities are equal

Mean = 54 ÷ 3 = 18. The median is 18. The two are equal.

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