The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in numerical order.
In this case, when arranged in numerical order, the temperatures are: 55oF, 58oF, 59oF, 60oF, 64oF.
The middle value is 59oF, so the median of this data set is:
D. 59oF
For five days, Tammy recorded the temperature of a stream near her home: 55oF, 58oF, 59oF, 60oF, and 64oF. What is the median of this data set?
A. 64oF
B. 59.5oF
C. 59.2oF
D. 59oF
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