Question

What is the median of this set of data?
302, 187, 211, 298, 331, 250, 347, 199

Answer 1

Median = 274

Explanation:

1. Organize the values in crescent order (smaller to greater):

187, 199, 211, 250, 298, 302, 331, 347

2. Select the number(s) that sits on the middle:

250, 298

3. Add the numbers:

250 + 298 = 548

4. Divide the number you got by 2 to get the final answer:

548/2 = 274

Answer 2

274

Explanation:

302, 187, 211, 298, 331, 250, 347, 199

First put the numbers in order from smallest to largest

187,199, 211,250, 298, 302,331, 347

Then find the middle

87,199, 211,250, 298, 302,331, 347

The middle is between 250 and 298

(250+298)/2 = 548/2=274

The median is 274