Question

Calculate the median for the set of numbers:

35, 33, 15, 32, 2, 28, 42

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

Hey Avahosel2020!

Let's rearrange the terms in ascending order so we can get on to solving:

`2,\:15,\:28,\:32,\:33,\:35,\:42`

The median is the middlemost number(s):

With that in mind, we can see that
`$\boxed{32}$` is our median.

More info:

We have 7 numbers, so
`(7)/(2)` will give us a decimal.
`(7)/(2)` = 3.5

Since you round up from 5, we will be counting
`$\boxed{4}$` numbers over

Answer 2

32

Explanation:

To find the median, we need to put the numbers in order from smallest to largest

35, 33, 15, 32, 2, 28, 42

2, 15, 28, 32, 33, 35, 42

There are 7 numbers

7/2 = 3.5

So the 4th number is the median

2, 15, 28, 32, 33, 35, 42

32 is the 4th number