Question

what percent of the data is greater than the median? please select the best answer from the choices provided a. 20% b. 25% c. 50% d. 80%

Explanation:

Step1: Recall median concept

The median is the middle - value when data is arranged in ascending or descending order. In a box - and - whisker plot, the line inside the box represents the median.

Step2: Analyze the box - and - whisker plot

The box represents the middle 50% of the data (from the first quartile $Q_1$ to the third quartile $Q_3$). The lower whisker represents the lower 25% of the data and the upper whisker represents the upper 25% of the data.

Step3: Determine the percentage greater than the median

Since the median divides the data set into two equal parts, 50% of the data is greater than the median.

Answer:

c. 50%