Question

there are 8 sophomores on the academic team. at the last competition, they each took the math test. their scores were 82%, 92%, 76%, 72%, 92%, 74%, 80%, and 78%. what was the median math score of the sophomores? 79% 82% 87% 92%

Explanation:

Step1: Arrange scores in ascending order

72%, 74%, 76%, 78%, 80%, 82%, 92%, 92%

Step2: Identify middle - two values

Since there are 8 (an even number) scores, the middle two values are the 4th and 5th values, which are 78% and 80%.

Step3: Calculate the median

Median=$\frac{78 + 80}{2}$% = 79%

Answer:

79%