Question

*A data set arranged in ascending order is shown: 13, 15, 15, 16, x + 3, 20, 20, 21, 23. If the median of the data set is 18.5, then what is the value of x?*

1️⃣ 16.5
2️⃣ 15.5
3️⃣ 17
4️⃣ 20

Answer 1

Answer:

the answer is option 2 ....15.5

Step-by-step explanation:

according to the question,

in the given data the median is (x+3)

given,

the median of the data set is 18.5

so,

(x+3)= 18.5

x =18.5-3

x =15.5

Here is your answer.....