Question

the median of 5, 7, 2, 9, 8 is:
5
7
8
6

Explanation:

Step1: Sort the dataset

Arrange numbers in ascending order: $2, 5, 7, 8, 9$

Step2: Find the middle value

For $n=5$ (odd), median is the $\frac{n+1}{2}$th term: $\frac{5+1}{2}=3$rd term

Answer:

B. 7