Question

What is the median of the data set?

Answer 1

8.5

Explanation:

5 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9 , 10 , 10

Cross one from the left and then one from the right

5 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9 , 10 , 10

8 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9 , 10 , 10

8 , 8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9 , 10

8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9 , 10

8 , 8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9

8 , 8 , 9 , 9 , 9

8 , 8 , 9 , 9

8 , 9 , 9

8 , 9

Since you have 2 numbers left, find the number right inbetween the two

Answer 2

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