The lengths of $40$ leaves of a plant are measured correct to the nearest millimetre,and the data obtained is represented in the following table:
Length (in mm)Number of leaves
$118-126$$3$
$127-135$$5$
$136-144$$9$
$145-153$$12$
$154-162$$5$
$163-171$$4$
$172-180$$2$

Find the median length of the leaves.

  • A
    $140$
  • B
    $144.5$
  • C
    $146.75$
  • D
    $153.5$

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