Question:

Find the median of the following frequency distribution.

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Always locate the median class using cumulative frequencies before applying the median formula.
Updated On: Jun 15, 2026
  • \(14\frac{1}{4}\)
  • \(15\frac{3}{4}\)
  • \(16\frac{2}{3}\)
  • \(17\frac{1}{3}\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation


Step 1:
Find total frequency. \[ N=5+8+10+12+9+6=50 \] \[ \frac{N}{2}=25 \]

Step 2:
Prepare cumulative frequencies. \[ 5,\;13,\;23,\;35,\;44,\;50 \] The first cumulative frequency exceeding 25 is 35. Hence median class is \[ 16-20 \] Thus, \[ l=16,\quad h=4,\quad f=12,\quad c_f=23 \]

Step 3:
Apply median formula. \[ \text{Median} = l+\frac{\frac N2-c_f}{f}\times h \] \[ =16+\frac{25-23}{12}\times4 \] \[ =16+\frac{8}{12} \] \[ =16+\frac23 \] \[ =16\frac23 \] \(16\frac23\)
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