Question

the median of 5, 7, 2, 9, 8 is:

5

7

8

6

Explanation:

Step1: Order the numbers

Arrange the numbers \(5, 7, 2, 9, 8\) in ascending order: \(2, 5, 7, 8, 9\).

Step2: Find the middle number

Since there are 5 numbers (an odd count), the median is the middle number, which is the 3rd number in the ordered list.

Answer:

7 (corresponding to the option "7")