Median and Combination Specials

The video tutorial covers two problems. Problem 15 involves calculating the number of 3-item combinations in a restaurant menu, given constraints on the vegetable and drink choices. The solution focuses on selecting the main dish. Problem 16 involves finding the median price of six CD players. The solution explains how to order the prices and calculate the median, especially when dealing with an even number of items.

What must be included in the restaurant's 3-item combination specials?

• A main dish, a dessert, and a drink

• A main dish, a vegetable, and a drink

• A main dish, a vegetable, and a dessert

• A vegetable, a dessert, and a drink

Which two items are already chosen for the 3-item combination?

• A main dish and a vegetable

• A vegetable and a dessert

• A soft drink and a corn

• A main dish and a drink

How many choices are there for the main dish in the combination?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What are the two possible combinations of the 3-item special?

• Beef, broccoli, and soft drink

• Chicken, corn, and water

• Chicken, corn, and soft drink

• Beef, corn, and soft drink

What is the main focus of Problem 16?

• Finding the average price

• Finding the median price

• Finding the highest price

• Finding the lowest price

What does the term 'median' refer to in Problem 16?

• The highest price

• The average price

• The lowest price

• The middle price

How many CD player prices are listed in Problem 16?

• Seven

• Five

• Four

• Six

What is the median price of the CD players?

• $24

• $23

• $25

• $21

What is the first step in finding the median price?

• Add all prices together

• Order the prices from smallest to largest

• Find the lowest price

• Find the highest price

What do you do if there is an even number of prices when finding the median?

• Choose the highest price

• Ignore the middle prices

• Choose the lowest price

• Average the two middle prices