Which of the following is the median of the date set below? 5, -3, 10, -2, 0
A. 5
B. 2
C. 10
D. 0
To find the median, we arrange the following numbers in data set from the smallest to the largest as follows.
-3, -2, 0, 5, 10
From the above the data set, the median falls in the third position. Thus, 0 is the median for the given data set.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: A child has collected 50 pennies, 40 nickels, 25 dimes, and 5 quarters. Which of the following charts accurately organizes the number of coins? Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4
A. Chart 1
B. Chart 2
C. Chart 3
D. Chart 4
Answer Explanation
By inspection, we find the corresponding values of the given denominations in the following manner.
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Q #2: Which of the following is the decimal form of 87.5%?
A. 8,750
B. 875
C. 8.75
D. 0.875
Answer Explanation
Percentages are fractions with denominator equal to 100. The given percent is divided by 100. To convert it to a decimal form, we move the decimal point two points to the left from the current position. Thus
The decimal form of 87.5% is 0.875.
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Q #3: Which of the following is the independent variable in the equation below? F(t) = 4t + 9
A. f
B. 9
C. t
D. 4
Answer Explanation
An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in the experiment. From the given equation, t is an independent variable, which when changed changes the values of the f(t).
