If the Average Height in the Classroom Were 5 Feet

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the average height in the classroom were 5 feet 10 inches and Patrick Ewing, who is 7 feet tall, came in and sat down,

• A)the average height would rise to 7 feet
• B)the marginal height would be 5 feet 10 inches
• C)the average height would not change
• D)the average height would rise somewhat
• E)the marginal height would rise

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