Ages
20
25
30
35
40
45
Number of people
3
5
1
1
2
3
Find the median age of the frequency distribution in the table above.
A
20
B
25
C
30
D
35
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Total freq = 15
Median position = \(\frac{n + 1}{2}\) for odd numbers
Median position = \(\frac{15 + 1}{2}\) = \(\frac{16}{2}\) = 8th position.
From the table, the 8th position corresponds to age 25.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30859)