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To calculate the median of the heights of seven tallest trees in the park
Answer to Problem 30STP
The median of the heights of seven tallest trees is 20. The correct answer is option G
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The number of tallest tress in the park is 7
The heights of the trees are 19, 24, 17, 26, 24, 20 and 18
The given options are,
F. 17
G. 20
H. 21
J. 24
Calculation:
At first all the given heights must be arranged in ascending order.
So, the given heights are arranged as,
17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 24, 26
Here,
So, median will be
Median = 20
Therefore, the median of the heights of seven tallest trees is 20
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