Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Sort the data set

$2, 5, 7, 8, 9$

Step2: Find the middle value

For $n=5$ (odd), median is $\frac{n+1}{2}=3$rd term. The 3rd term is $7$.

Answer:

B. 7