Figure 15.2 depicts a one-mile stretch of beach with 100 swimmers distributed evenly along the beach. There are two ice cream vendors - 1 and 2 - on the beach selling an identical product. If swimmers prefer to buy ice cream from a nearer vendor, what is the median location?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D


Answer: C

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