Question

What does 42 represent in the data set
48,40,52,42,40

Answer 1

the median

Explanation:

48,40,52,42,40

Increasing order: 40, 40, 42, 48, 52

42 is the number in the middle.

It is the median.

(40 + 40 + 42 + 48 + 52)/5 = 44.4

The mean is 44.4.

The mode is 40.

Answer: 42 is the median