Question

The Table below is a data set that lists how many pairs of shoes are owned by some of your classmates.

Using the data set, what is the median?

Answer 1

7.5

Explanation:

To find the median, first order the numbers from least to greatest:

2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 10, 12

Then, find the middle number (number in the middle):

There are 2 middle numbers. 7 and 8.

Because there are 2 numbers, we need to find the average. If there was only one number, that would be the median.

To find the average, add 7 and 8. Then, divide the sum by 2 because there are 2 numbers;

7 + 8 = 15

15 / 2 = 7.5

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