SOLUTION: How do you find the center? 1, 6, 2, 4, 4, 3, 5, 5, 2, 8

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Question 1063254: How do you find the center? 1, 6, 2, 4, 4, 3, 5, 5, 2, 8
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Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Average=(1+6+2+4+4+3+5+5+2+8)/10=4

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you find the center? 1, 6, 2, 4, 4, 3, 5, 5, 2, 8
If you're looking for the MEDIAN, list in numerical order and see what number(s) is/are in the MIDDLE, or CENTER of the list.

Since there is an EVEN number of numbers, the MEDIAN or CENTER will be 2 numbers. Take the AVERAGE of these 2 numbers to get the MEDIAN or CENTER number.