In a class of 100 students, the grades on an accounting test are summarized in the following frequency table: The median grade is in which of the following intervals?
A)61-70
B)71-80
C)81-90
D)91-100

Question

In a class of 100 students, the grades on an accounting test are summarized in the following frequency table:  The median grade is in which of the following intervals?
A)61-70 
B)71-80 
C)81-90 
D)91-100

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in order. In this case, the median would be the 50th value. Using the cumulative frequency column, we see that the 50th value falls within the interval of 71-80, with a cumulative frequency of 53. Therefore, the best choice is B.

In a Class of 100 Students, the Grades on an Accounting