Question

What is the median for 422,436,445,480,500,535,540,578,587,610

Answer 1

517.5

Explanation:

1. Write the numbers in order from smallest to greatest (already done):
422,436,445,480,500,535,540,578,587,610

2. Identify the physical middle of the numbers:
422,436,445,480,500 | 535,540,578,587,610

3. If the physical middle is between two numbers, calculate their average:
500 + 535 = 1035 ==> 1035 ÷ 2 = 517.5