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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The average height would rise somewhat because Patrick Ewing's height is significantly above the average height in the classroom, causing an increase in the average height. However, it would not rise all the way to 7 feet because there are still other students in the classroom who are shorter than Patrick Ewing.

If the Average Height in the Classroom Were 5 Feet