The values given below are snow depths measured as part of a study of satellite observations and water resources.
19, 18, 12, 25, 22, 8, 8, 16

-What is the median?
A)8
B)23.5
C)16
D)17
E)18

Question

The values given below are snow depths measured as part of a study of satellite observations and water resources.
19, 18, 12, 25, 22, 8, 8, 16

-What is the median?
A)8
B)23.5
C)16
D)17
E)18

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. The ordered values are 8, 8, 12, 16, 18, 19, 22, 25. The median is the average of the 4th and 5th values: (16 + 18) / 2 = 17.

The Values Given Below Are Snow Depths Measured as Part