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What is the median of the data set below?

18, 55, 42, 57, 54, 35


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To find the median of the data set, we first need to arrange the numbers in ascending order. The given data set is:

18, 55, 42, 57, 54, 35

Arranging these numbers in ascending order:

18, 35, 42, 54, 55, 57

The median is the middle value of a data set. Since there are six numbers (an even number), the median will be the average of the two middle numbers.

The two middle numbers in the ordered list are the 3rd and 4th numbers:

3rd number: 42
4th number: 54

Now, calculate the average of these two numbers:

\[
\text{Median} = \frac{42 + 54}{2} = \frac{96}{2} = 48
\]

Therefore, the median of the data set is **48**.