Q. Levi has the following data:3,p,5,1If the range is 4, which number could p be?Choices:(A)5(B)11
Arrange Data Ascending: Arrange the given data in ascending order to find the range: 1,3,5,p.
Calculate Range: Calculate the range. The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in the data set. Since the range is given as 4, we have max−min=4.
Substitute Values: Substitute the known values into the range equation. Here, the minimum value is 1. So, max−1=4.
Solve for Max: Solve for max. max=4+1=5.
Determine Value of p: Since the maximum value calculated is 5, and 5 is already in the data set, p must be a value that does not affect the range. The only other choice that maintains the range of 4 is 5, as 11 would increase the range.
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