How Hot Does It Get in Death Valley? Assume That $$\left( { } ^ { \circ } F \right)$$

Multiple Choice

How hot does it get in Death Valley? Assume that the following data are taken from a study conducted by the National Park System, of which Death Valley is a unit. The ground temperatures were taken from May to November in the vicinity of Furnace Creek. Compute the median for these ground temperatures. Round your answer to the nearest tenth. $$\left( { } ^ { \circ } F \right)$$ $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } 148 & 153 & 167 & 172 & 196 & 178 & 193 \\196 & 178 & 178 & 167 & 162 & 153 & 145\end{array}$$

A) 160.0
B) 167.0
C) 194.5
D) 339.0
E) 169.5