Question

range

the range is the difference between the greatest and the least value in a set of data.

range = greatest value - least value

example 9

find the range of the following data: 1, 1, 3, 7, 10, and 13

solution

greatest value = 13

least value = 1

range = greatest value - least value = 13 - 1

range = 12

value: 1

which of the following represents range?

a. range = greatest value - least value
b. range = least value + greatest value
c. range = greatest value \times least value
d. range = greatest value \div least value

Explanation:

Identify the definition of range

$$ \text{Range} = \text{Greatest value} - \text{Least value} $$

Match with the given options

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Answer:

• a. Range = Greatest value - Least value (Correct answer)
• b. Range = Least value + Greatest value
• c. Range = Greatest value \(\times\) Least value
• d. Range = Greatest value \(\div\) Least value