Median of 3, 5, 8, 11, 14.

**The reasoning** The **median** is simply the *middle value* when numbers are arranged in order. Think of it like lining up five students by height — the one in the middle is your median. Your data: 3, 5, 8, 11, 14 (already arranged from smallest to largest — nice!) Count them: 5 numbers total. The middle position = (5 + 1) ÷ 2 = 3rd position. The 3rd number is **8**. That's your median! **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) 5** — You might pick the second number by mistake, not counting carefully to the true middle. - **C) 11 and D) 14** — Common if you confuse median with *mode* (most frequent) or *mean* (average). The mean here is (3+5+8+11+14) ÷ 5 = 8.2, but that's a different measure! **Quick takeaway** For an odd number of values, the median is always the number sitting exactly in the middle when arranged in order — count your way to the center, don't calculate!