Q. Look at this set of 7 numbers:3,3,6,1,2,6,8How would the range change if the number 9 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Identify current range: Step 1: Identify the current range of the set 3,3,6,1,2,6,8. To find the range, subtract the smallest number from the largest number in the set. Current smallest number = 1, Current largest number = 8. Range = 8−1=7.
Add number 9: Step 2: Add the number 9 to the set and identify the new range.New set: 3,3,6,1,2,6,8,9.New smallest number = 1, New largest number = 9.New Range = 9−1=8.
Compare old and new range: Step 3: Compare the old range (7) with the new range (8).Since 8 is greater than 7, the range has increased.
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