Question 29
Measures of Central TendencyThe table shows the ages of students in a club.
Age (Years): 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Frequency: 10, 24, 8, 5, 3
Find the median age:
- A.13
- B.14
- C.15
- D.16
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (14)
Explanation
With 50 students the median is the average of the 25th and 26th ages. The first 10 are 13 and the next 24 are 14, so both are 14.