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. The middle position is \(\frac{5 + 1}{2}=3\)rd term. The 3rd term in \(2, 5, 7, 8, 9\) is \(7\).

Answer:

7