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B. MEDIAN
𝑛+1
For odd numbers of observation: 𝑥෤ = ൬ ൰ 𝑡ℎ
2
For even numbers of observation: 1 𝑛 𝑛
𝑥෤ = ቂ 𝑡ℎ + ቀ + 1ቁ 𝑡ℎቃ
2 2 2

1. Given the following set of numbers: 6, 2, 9, 8, 4, 12, 1, find the median.

2. Find the median of the following set of data: 17, 21, 9, 15, 8, 13, 11, 25.
3. Find the median of the following set of data: 45, 49, 50, 42, 48, 41, 46, 47.

C. MEAN
1. The following table shows the frequency distribution of the heights (in centimeters) of a
group of students. Find the mean height.
Height Range Frequency
50 - 60 4
60 - 70 8
70 - 80 12
80 - 90 6

2. A survey was conducted to collect data on the number of hours students spent studying per
week. The data was grouped into the following frequency distribution. Find the mean number of
hours.
Hours Frequency
0-5 10
5 - 10 15
10 - 15 20
15 - 20 12

Note: n= 𝛴𝑓 or the sum of all the frequency

6. The table below represents the distribution of test scores obtained by a group of students.
Find the mode.
Score Range Frequency
13-19 5
20 - 26 8
27 - 33 12
34 - 40 15
41-47 7