The heights of the five starters on the basketball team are 67 inches, 71 inches, 79 inches, 70 inches, and 79 inches. What is their median height, in inches?

Explanation

The median of a list of 5 numbers is the middle number if the numbers are in order. Ordered from least to greatest, the numbers are 67, 70, 71, 79, 79. Thus, 71 inches is the median height.

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