The ages (in years) of 6 members of a family are 8, 12, 35, 38, 40 and 65. The father claims the 'average' age 33 represents the family well, but the eldest says the median is a better central value. What is the median age?

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36.5. Sorted ages: 8, 12, 35, 38, 40, 65. n = 6 (even). Median = 3rd + 4th/2 = 35+38/2 = 36.5 years.

The ages (in years) of 6 members of a family are 8, 12, 35, 38, 40 and 65.
The father claims the 'average' age 33 represents the family well, but the eldest says the median is a better central value. What is the median age?

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The ages (in years) of 6 members of a family are 8, 12, 35, 38, 40 and 65.The father claims the 'average' age 33 represents the family well, but the eldest says the median is a better central value. What is the median age?

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The ages (in years) of 6 members of a family are 8, 12, 35, 38, 40 and 65.
The father claims the 'average' age 33 represents the family well, but the eldest says the median is a better central value. What is the median age?