Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Sort the data set

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

Step2: Find the middle value

For 5 values, the 3rd term is median: $7$

Answer:

B. 7