Question

The runs scored by a batsman in 10 matches are 34, 65, 23, 11, 28, 56, 87, 54, 98 and 12 respectively.
Find the median of the given data.

• A. 44
• B. 45
• C. 46
• D. 47

Answer 1

The correct option is A

44

The Median of a given set of observations is the value which divides it into two equal parts.
In above question, the number of observations is 10, which is even. When the data is arranged in ascending order

The median is the average of the middle data
Arranging the numbers in ascending order, we get :
11, 12, 23, 28, 34, 54, 56, 65, 87, 98.

Middle data = 34 and 54

$\therefore \text{Median}=\frac{34+54}{2}=44$ .