Find the median for the given sample data.
-The normal monthly precipitation (in inches) for August is listed for 20 different U.S. cities. Find the median of the data.
3.5 1.6 2.4 3.7 4.1
3.9 1.0 3.6 4.2 3.4
3.7 2.2 1.5 4.2 3.4
2.7 0.4 3.7 2.0 3.6
A) 2.94 in.
B) 3.45 in.
C) 3.40 in.
D) 3.50 in.

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To find the median, first, arrange the data in ascending order: 0.4, 1.0, 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 3.4, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.6, 3.7, 3.7, 3.7, 3.9, 4.1, 4.2, 4.2. With 20 data points, the median is the average of the 10th and 11th values, which are both 3.4 and 3.5. The average of 3.4 and 3.5 is 3.45 inches.

Find the Median for the Given Sample Data