What is the median of the data set: 4; 8; 15; 16; 23; 42?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium SAT item. Correct choice: A. 15.5.
- A. 15.5 ✓
- B. 15
Why not B: “15” is not 15.5.
- C. 16
Why not C: “16” is not 15.5.
- D. 19.5
Why not D: “19.5” is not 15.5.
Correct answer
A. 15.5
Explanation
15.5 is the value that answers “What is the median of the data set: 4; 8; 15; 16; 23; 42” (option A). Option B (15) is a different value from 15.5. Option C (16) is a different value from 15.5. Option D (19.5) is a different value from 15.5. Keep 15.5 as the SAT fact for this stem.
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Tags: SAT, Math, American Exams, Statistics
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