Use the following information to answer the question. Here is a table recording the number of deaths for the top thirteen worst U.S. tornados since 1925. A histogram showing the distribution is also included.

-Choose the most appropriate measure of center then calculate the typical value rounded to the nearest tenth.
A)Mean; 181.0
B)Mean; 239.9
C)Median; 181.0
D)Median; 239.9

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Use the following information to answer the question. Here is a table recording the number of deaths for the top thirteen worst U.S. tornados since 1925. A histogram showing the distribution is also included.
 
-Choose the most appropriate measure of center then calculate the typical value rounded to the nearest tenth.
A)Mean; 181.0 
B)Mean; 239.9 
C)Median; 181.0 
D)Median; 239.9

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The median is the most appropriate measure of center when the data set is skewed or has outliers, and the typical value is 181.0.

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