Mathematics
If the median of the distribution given below is 28.5, find the values of x and y.
| Class interval | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 0 - 10 | 5 |
| 10 - 20 | x |
| 20 - 30 | 20 |
| 30 - 40 | 15 |
| 40 - 50 | y |
| 50 - 60 | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
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