How to find x if we know the median amount?

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In summary, the median is the middle value in a set of data when arranged in ascending order. If there is an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle values. In this case, the median is 4.8 liters.
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{3.2,4.6,5.8,2.4,x,5.7}
mediant amount is 4.8litres Find x ?

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In stats, i guess median is the central number when all numbers are arranged in increasing order ... not sure ... just a random guess

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wiki says:

In probability theory and statistics, a median is described as the numerical value separating the higher half of a sample, a population, or a probability distribution, from the lower half.
 
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I'm just guessing too, but I'd reckon the median has to be one of your data values, or if you have an even number of values, then it's midway between two.
 
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NascentOxygen said:
... if you have an even number of values, then it's midway between two.
That is the key here.
 
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1. What is the median amount?

The median amount is the middle value in a set of numbers when arranged in ascending or descending order. It divides the data set into two equal halves.

2. How do we calculate the median amount?

To calculate the median amount, we need to arrange the numbers in the data set in ascending or descending order and then find the middle value. If there is an even number of values, the median is the average of the two middle values.

3. Can we find the median amount if there are an even number of values?

Yes, we can still find the median amount if there are an even number of values. In this case, the median will be the average of the two middle values.

4. How does the median amount differ from the mean?

The median amount and the mean are both measures of central tendency, but they differ in how they are calculated. The mean is the average of all the values in a data set, while the median is the middle value.

5. Why is the median amount sometimes preferred over the mean?

The median amount is sometimes preferred over the mean because it is not affected by extreme values or outliers in the data set. It is a more accurate representation of the typical value in the data set.

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