Find the median of the following set of scores 8,9,6,5,10

ECONOMICS
WAEC 2010

Find the median of the following set of scores 8,9,6,5,10

  • A. 9
  • B. 8
  • C. 6
  • D. 5

Correct Answer: B. 8

Explanation

In order to calculate the median, the data must first be ranked (sorted in ascending order). The median is the number in the middle. We rearrange this 8,9,6,5,10

5,6,8,9,10.

8 is the middle number



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