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CBSE · Class 11 · Economics · Measures of Central TendencyWhich of the following is a positional average?

Step-by-Step Solution

Median is a positional average because its value depends upon the position of the item in the given series when arranged in ascending or descending order.

Detailed Options Breakdown
Option : Arithmetic Mean

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Measures of Central Tendency.

Option 1: Median (Correct Answer)

Correct choice. Refer to the step-by-step verified solution guidelines above for details.

Option 2: Geometric Mean

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Measures of Central Tendency.

Option 3: Harmonic Mean

Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Measures of Central Tendency.

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