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In a wildlife preserve, a random sample of the population of 150 raccoons was caught and weighed. The results, given in pounds, were 17, 19, 19, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31, 31, and 32. Jean made the qualitative statement, "The average weight of the raccoon population is 26 pounds." Is her statement reasonable? Complete the explanation.

Jean's statement (is/is not) reasonable because the median value of the data is _________ pounds.

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Jeans statement is reasonable because the median value of the data is 26 pounds

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