Solution: Find the Median
Understand how to find the median in Ruby arrays by transforming string inputs into integers, sorting the data, and applying logic for both even and odd length arrays. This lesson guides you through practical steps to compute medians using Ruby's core methods.
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Calculating the median
the_median = nil
print "Enter a list of numbers (separated by space): "
input = gets.chomp
array = input.split.collect{ |x| x.to_i }.sort
length = array.length
mid = length / 2
if length.even?
the_median = (array[mid - 1] + array[mid]) / 2.0
else
the_median = array[mid]
end
puts the_medianFind the median of an array
Explanation
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