In the data set {3,3,3,7,9}, which value is the median?

In the data set {3,3,3,7,9}, which value is the median?

• A. 9
• B. 3
• C. 7
• D. 5

Answer: (B)

Median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged from smallest to largest. Here there are five numbers, so after sorting we get 3, 3, 3, 7, 9. The middle position is the third item, which is 3. Therefore, the median is 3.

Median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged from smallest to largest. Here there are five numbers, so after sorting we get 3, 3, 3, 7, 9. The middle position is the third item, which is 3. Therefore, the median is 3.