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midrange

(definition)

Definition: The sum of the minimum and maximum values, divided by two.

See also mean, median, mode.

Note: The midrange of 1, 1, 3, 50, and 60 is 30.5. (1 + 60) / 2 = 30.5.

Author: PEB


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