The student populations of 10 universities are shown. 38,364
39,143
39,619
40,742
41,038
41,828
44,513
45,290
45,863
48,960

Determine whether the mean or the median best describes the center of the data set and give its value.

The mean best describes the center because the data are all close together. The mean is 42,536.
The median best describes the center because the data are all close together. The median is 41,433.
The mean best describes the center because it is affected by an extreme value. The mean is 42,536.
The median best describes the center because it is affected by an extreme value. The median is 41,433.