Find the median for the given sample data.
-62, 25, 62, 13, 25, 29, 56, 62
A)41.8
B)62
C)42.5
D)25

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Median is the middle value of a given data set when assorted in the order from smallest to largest. In this case, the data can be assorted as 13, 25, 25, 29, 56, 62, 62, 62. Since there are even number of values in the data set, the median is the average of the two middle values. Therefore, the median is (29+56)/2 = 42.5.

Find the Median for the Given Sample Data