Math
Set consists of positive numbers. If -1 is added as an element to set
, which of the following is [u]NOT[/u] possible?
A. The mean will decrease but median will not change.
B. The median will decrease but mean will not change.
C. The range will increase but median will not change.
D. The range will increase but mean will decrease.
E. The standard deviation will increase but mean will decrease.
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - B - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
Verbal
Due to the highly sensitive nature of their work, all State Department staff members were instructed to store their files on secure servers.
(A) Due to the highly sensitive nature of their work, all State Department staff members were instructed to store their files on secure servers.
(B) Because diplomatic work was highly sensitive, the State Department’s staff had been instructed to store all files on secure servers.
(C) Whereas diplomatic work was highly sensitive, the State Department’s staff was instructed to store their files on secure servers.
(D) Because of the highly sensitive nature of their work, all State Department staff members were instructed to store their files on secure servers.
(E) The State Department’s staff had been instructed to store their files on secure servers, since their work was highly sensitive.
Question Discussion & Explanation
Correct Answer - D - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)
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