Find the Median for the Given Sample Data $\begin{array} { l l l l l } 3.5 & 1.6 & 2.4 & 3.7 & 4.1 \end{array}$

question 22

Multiple Choice

Find the median for the given sample data.
-The normal monthly precipitation (in inches) for August is listed for 20 different U.S. cities. Find the median of the data. $\begin{array} { l l l l l } 3.5 & 1.6 & 2.4 & 3.7 & 4.1 \end{array}$
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 3.9 & 1.0 & 3.6 & 4.2 & 3.4 \end{array}$
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 3.7 & 2.2 & 1.5 & 4.2 & 3.4 \end{array}$
$\begin{array} { l l l l l } 2.7 & 0.4 & 3.7 & 2.0 & 3.6 \end{array}$

• A)3.50 in.
• B)3.45 in.
• C)3.40 in.
• D)2.94 in.

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