Question

The dot plot shows the number of visitors. Determine the median of the data set.

Answer 1

Answer: C) 62

Step-by-step explanation:

• Median is the middle value of a sorted (in an order) data.

Total number of dots n=15  (odd)

Median = value denoted by middle number

i.e . Median = $\dfrac{n+1}{2}^{th}\text{term}$

i.e . Median = $\dfrac{15+1}{2}^{th}\text{term}$

i.e . Median = $8^{th}\text{term}$

i.e. Median= Value denoted by 8th dot = 62

Hence, the median of the data set. = 62

Hence, the correct option is C) 62.