Question

James is 5'10", Emily is 5'7", Ruby is 6'0", Chad is 6'0", Russell is 5'10", and Ariel is 5'9". What is the median height of the people? A. 5'10 B. 5'9 C. 6'0 D. 5'10 and 6'10

Answer 1

A 5'10

Explanation:

You have to put the heights in order from least to greatest

5'7, 5'9, 5'10, 5'10, 6'0, 6'0

The middle number is your median. Since there is and even amount of numbers you add the two that are in the middle the divide the sum by two

5'10 + 5'10 = 11'8

11'8 ÷ 2 = 5'10