1) When finding a median, order your numerical list from smallest to larger, as so: 2,2,3,4,5,6,8,9. 2) Then start eliminating numbers from each side of the order; (The bolded numbers will be removed.) 2,2,3,4,5,6,8,9 2,3,4,5,6,8,9 2,3,4,5,6,8 3,4,5,6,8 3,4,5,6 4,5,6 4,5 3) Since there is an even number of digits in your list, you will have to add the last two digits and then divide them by two. 4 and 5 are the last numbers standing, (4+5=9)(9/2=4.5) and therefore your answer, would be 4.5, or B.
Explanation: Let X be the amount of Avery's investment. Since she will receive $40,000 every year for the next six years, the most she will earn is $40,000 × 6 = $240,000.
Since she wants to earn 12% on her investment, her earnings is equal to 12% of X = 0.12X. Since the most she will earn is $240,000,
0.12X ≤ 240,000 X ≤ 240,000 ÷ 0.12 = 2,000,000 (Divide both sides by 0.12)
Hence X ≤ 2,000,000. Therefore, the most amount she should invest is $2,000,000.