Question

the weight of five boys in pounds is 87,112,89,96 and 100. what is the median weight

Answer 1

put them in under to least to greatest 
87, 89, 96, 100, 112 
then find the middle
96 
96= median

Answer 2

Step 1: Order numbers from least to greatest
87, 89, 96, 100, 112

Step 2: Cross off one number on each side at a time
87, 89, 96, 100, 112
87, 89, 96, 100, 112

Answer = The median weight is 96 pounds.