SHSAT Math · Statistics & Probability
Mean, Median & Range Practice
Measures of central tendency and spread. This is one of the skills tested on the SHSAT; the 2026 exam is computer-based with 50 Math questions in a 90-minute section. Try the samples below, then practice the full topic with instant feedback and explanations.
Free sample questions
Question 1
Find the mean of these values: 11, 22, 42, 47, 45
- A38
- B30
- C66
- D33
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Answer: D
Following the mean median range principles, the answer is 33.
Question 2
A basketball player scored 18, 22, 15, 28, 22 points in 5 games. What is the difference between the mean and the median?
- A3
- B1
- C0
- D2
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Answer: B
Mean = . Ordered: 15, 18, 22, 22, 28. Median = 22. Difference = |22 − 21| = 1.
Why wrong:
• B (2): Error.
• C (0): Mean ≠ median here.
• D (3): Wrong values.
Question 3
What is the range of the data set ?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Answer: A
The range is the greatest value minus the least: .
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