To find the median, we need to arrange the number of pairs of shoes in ascending order:
1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10
Since there are 10 data points, the median will be the average of the 5th and 6th data points:
Median = (4 + 5) / 2 = 4.5
Therefore, the median number of pairs of shoes owned by the 6th graders surveyed is 4.5.
Use the table to answer the question.
Number of Pairs of Shoes Number of 6th Graders
2 5
3 6
4 1
5 1
6 4
7 7
8 2
10 1
Michael wants to know how many pairs of shoes 6th graders own. He surveys the 6th graders at his summer camp. His results are given in the table. What is the median number of pairs of shoes owned by the 6th graders he surveyed?
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