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What is the median of 54, 64, 86, 12, 2, 8?

  1. 33
  2. 12
  3. 54
  4. 37.67

Answer

A. 33

Solution

In order: 2, 8, 12, 54, 64, 86. With 6 values, the median is the average of the 3rd and 4th: (12 + 54)/2 = 33.

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