Arrange the following statistical measures in ascending order. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.37th percentile

2.First quartile

3.Median

4.Third decile

A1, 2, 3, 4

B2, 4, 1, 3 ✓ Correct

C2, 3, 1, 4

D3, 2, 4, 1

Correct answer: (B) 2, 4, 1, 3

Explanation

In ascending order the measures run first quartile, third decile, 37th percentile, and median.

The first quartile equals the 25th percentile, the lowest value here.

The third decile equals the 30th percentile.

The 37th percentile follows the third decile.

The median equals the 50th percentile, the highest value here.

Quartiles, deciles, and percentiles all locate positions in ordered data.

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