Q.

The median of the following observations given in order 16, 18, 20, 24 − x, 22 + 2x, 28, 30, 32 is 24. The value of x is:

1 5  
2 4  
3 2  
4 1  

Ans.

(3)

Given, median of the data 16, 18, 20, 24 − x, 22 + 2x, 28, 30, 32 is 24.

Here, n=8(Even)Median=n2th observation +n2+1th observation224=4th observation+5th observation248=(24-x)+(22+2x)48=46+xx=2Hence, the value of x is 2.