Question

Find the median of 4.1, 5.2, 6.3, 3.6, 2.4, 6.4, 4.6
1. 5.2
2. 4.6
3. 4.1
4. 2.4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 4.6

Concept:

Median: It is the middle value in the given set, while the set is either in increasing or decreasing order.

If the number of observation (n) is odd then median is (n+1)/2th term.

If the number of observation (n) is even then the median is average of nth and (n+1)th term.

 

Calculation:

Given data are 4.1, 5.2, 6.3, 3.6, 2.4, 6.4, 4.6

Increasing order of given data: 2.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.6, 5.2, 6.3, 6.4

The number of observation is odd (n = 7)

So, the median is the  (n+1)/2th term or 4th term

Median is 4^th term i.e., 4.6