Question

What is the median of this set of data: 593, 588, 540, 434, 420, 398, 390, 375.

A. 394

B. 427

Answer 1

Answer: B. 427

Step-by-step explanation: First, put all of the numbers in order from least to greatest. (375, 390, 398, 420, 434, 540, 588, 593)

Then, cross out all the numbers until you get the number or numbers in the middle. (375, 390, 398, 420, 434, 540, 588, 593)

Since there are 2 numbers in the middle, add them together and divide by 2.

(854/ 2 = 427)

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Answer 2

B. 427

Explanation:

The median is the middle number. When you cross out numbers on the list you end up with 420 and 434. We take the average:

(420 + 434)/2 = 427