Question

1. find the range *

the level of various substances in the blood influences our health. here are measurements of the level of phosphate in the blood
of a patient, in milligrams of phosphate per deciliter of blood, made on 6 consecutive visits to a clinic.
5.6 5.2 4.6 4.9 5.7 6.4
a. 1.8
b. 1.2
c. 1.5
d. 0.8
5 points

Explanation:

Step1: Find the maximum and minimum values

The given data set is \(5.6, 5.2, 4.6, 4.9, 5.7, 6.4\).
The maximum value \(M = 6.4\).
The minimum value \(m=4.6\).

Step2: Calculate the range

The formula for the range \(R\) is \(R = M - m\).
Substitute the values: \(R=6.4 - 4.6\).
\(R = 1.8\).

Answer:

A. 1.8