Question

The dot plot shows the number of visitors. Determine the median of the data set.

A) 56 B) 61 C) 62 D) 68

Answer 1

c)61

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C) 62

Explanation:

• Median is the middle value of a sorted (in an order) data.

Total number of dots n=15 (odd)

Median = value denoted by middle number

i.e . Median =
`(n+1)/(2)^(th)\text{term}`

i.e . Median =
`(15+1)/(2)^(th)\text{term}`

i.e . Median =
`8^(th)\text{term}`

i.e. Median= Value denoted by 8th dot = 62

Hence, the median of the data set. = 62

Hence, the correct option is C) 62.