The marks of 5 students in a unit test are given below:
\(x-1,\ 2x+1,\ 2x-2,\ x-1,\ 2x+3\) where \(x=5\).
On the basis of the above information, answer the questions.
The median of data in numerals is
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → 8
The median is the middle value once the data are arranged in order; with 5 values it is the 3rd.
Marks for \(x=5\): 4, 11, 8, 4, 13
In ascending order: 4, 4, 8, 11, 13
The 3rd value is 8