The median of 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The median of 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6 is:
A. 5
B. 4
C. 5.5
D. 4.5
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ordered data, n=8, median = average of 4th and 5th = (4+5)/2=4.5.

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