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

Put them in under to least to greatest

87, 89, 96, 100, 112

then find the middle

96

96 = median

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.