Question

This data set shows the ages of members in a book club.

22, 45, 16, 26, 38, 61, 38, 35

What is the club’s median age?

Group of answer choices

45

38

36.5

35.125

Answer 1

First sort the ages: 16, 22, 26, 35, 38, 38, 45, 61.
With 8 values the median is the average of the 4th and 5th values: (35 + 38)/2 = 36.5.

Answer: 36.5