The ages of 5 children are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years.
Is the mean or median the best measure of center to summarize the ages of the children?
A. mean
B. median
C. both

Question

The ages of 5 children are 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 years. 
Is the mean or median the best measure of center to summarize the ages of the children? 
A. mean
B. median 
C. both

anonymous · Answer

@futureescape

futureescape · Answer

A

anonymous · Answer

well the mean means the average but the median is the middle number so I would think the best answer is C

anonymous · Answer

ahhh two different answers!

anonymous · Answer

@ganeshie8

anonymous · Answer

im not typing why does it always say im typing....

anonymous · Answer

Because you were typing that you weren't typing.

anonymous · Answer

lol

futureescape · Answer

@tayromo sounds right. C was my second choice. I think i'm changing my answer.

anonymous · Answer

there isnt a choice of D lol

anonymous · Answer

ok ill go with C I wanted to say C to but I just wasnt sure

anonymous · Answer

It's C because both the median AND mean are 6.

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{2+4+6+8+10}{5} = \frac{30}{5} = 6 = mean = median = 6$$