Question

The incomes of the employees in a state is assumed to be normally distributed with mean Rs.15,000 and variance Rs. 900. The median of the distribution of the income is:
1. Rs. 900
2. Rs.15,000
3. Rs.16.67
4. Rs. 0

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Rs.15,000

Explanation

Income of employees in a state is assumed to be normal distributed with

X̅ = 15000

σ² = 900

Calculation

The income of employees follows normally distribution then

Mean = median = mode

∴ Median = 15000