Question

find the median and mean of the data set below:
44, 8, 30, 40, 36
answer attempt 1 out of 2
median =
mean =

Explanation:

Step1: Sort the data set

$8, 30, 36, 40, 44$

Step2: Find the median (middle value)

For 5 data points, the 3rd value is the median: $36$

Step3: Calculate sum of data

$44 + 8 + 30 + 40 + 36 = 158$

Step4: Compute the mean

$\text{Mean} = \frac{\text{Sum of data}}{\text{Number of data points}} = \frac{158}{5} = 31.6$

Answer:

Median = $36$
Mean = $31.6$