Quick answer
For 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42: the mean is 18, the median is 15.5, the range is 38 and there is no mode.
How it works
The mean is the total divided by how many numbers there are. The median is the middle value when sorted. The mode is the most frequent value, and the range is largest minus smallest.
Formula
Mean = sum ÷ count · Median = middle value · Range = max − min
Assumptions & limitations
- Results are rounded for display.
Frequently asked questions
When is the median better than the mean?
When a few extreme values would skew the average — like house prices or incomes.