PSAT Math Multiple-Choice Question 638: Answer and Explanation

Question: 638

A group of 26 teenagers was asked about their daily smartphone usage. What was the median range of hours that this group used smartphones each day?

• A. Between 1 and 2
• B. Between 2 and 3
• C. Between 3 and 4
• D. Between 4 and 5

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Since the total number of responses was 26, the median response will be the mean of the 13th and 14th terms.

Terms 1–2 were 0–1 hours.

Terms 3–6 were 1–2 hours.

Terms 7–11 were 2–3 hours.

Terms 12–16 were 3–4 hours.

Therefore, the 13th and 14th terms were both 3–4 hours, which is choice (C).