Question

What is the median of the data shown?

Heights of the Members of Ms. Smith's Class
(in inches)
68
69
71
71
71
73
74
75
75
78
71
78
72.5
72

Answer 1

72 is the median.

Explanation:

10 given heights for students in a class.

We count to the 5th and 6th number shown here. Then choosing the midway value.

72 is the median.

Answer 2

72

Step by step:

68,69,71,71,71,71,72,72.5,73,74,75.75,78,78