Look at this set of 5 numbers:29,40,47,14,21How would the range change if the number 58 were added to the set?Choices:(A) increase(B) decrease(C) no change
Q. Look at this set of 5 numbers:29,40,47,14,21How would the range change if the number 58 were added to the set?Choices:(A) increase(B) decrease(C) no change
Arrange Data in Ascending Order: Arrange the original data set in ascending order.Original set: 14,21,29,40,47.
Calculate Original Data Range: Calculate the range of the original data set.Range = Maximum value - Minimum value = 47−14=33.
Add and Arrange New Number: Add the new number 58 to the set and arrange it.New set: 14,21,29,40,47,58.
Calculate New Data Range: Calculate the range of the new data set. Range = Maximum value - Minimum value = 58−14=44.
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