Finding the median, step by step
The median is the middle value once the numbers are in order.
The question
Median of 20, 2, 26, 46, 46
given:202264646
given:202264646
sorted:220264646
given:202264646
sorted:220264646
- The median is the one in the MIDDLE. Middle of the sorted row, though — not the row as it was given.
- So put them in order, smallest first.
- Count in from both ends. 26 is the one left in the middle, so that is the median.
How it works.
- 01
The median is the one in the MIDDLE. Middle of the sorted row, though — not the row as it was given.
- 02
So put them in order, smallest first.
- 03
Count in from both ends. 26 is the one left in the middle, so that is the median.