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Hi there, isn't statement 1 sufficient? given that mean=median, and since all numbers in the set are odd, we can definitevely say "no" the median of set S is never going to be even.
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No, it depends on how many numbers - odd or even - are in the set.

For example:

Set 1: 1, 3 and 5 - has a median and mean of 3

Set 2: 1, 3, 5 and 7 - has a median and mean of 4

Therefore, statement 1 is insufficient.
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I think this is a high-quality question and I agree with explanation.
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For statement 2, can you show a case in which mean is even but median is odd. if otherwise, then statement 2 would be sufficient on its own. i tried i could not, prompting me to suspect it is sufficient on its own. many thanks bunuel
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Example of Statement 2

Consider the Set S with 4 teams (1,1,9,13)

Mean = 6
Median = 5
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I have edited the question and the solution by adding more details to enhance its clarity. I hope it is now easier to understand.
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