Look at this set of 8 numbers:33,74,32,76,59,34,73,26How would the range change if the number 86 were added to the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:33,74,32,76,59,34,73,26How would the range change if the number 86 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.Current set: 33,74,32,76,59,34,73,26.Arrange in ascending order: 26,32,33,34,59,73,74,76.Current minimum = 26, Current maximum = 76.Current range = Maximum - Minimum = 76−26=50.
Add new number and find range: Step 2: Add the new number to the set and find the new range.New number added: 86.New set: 26,32,33,34,59,73,74,76,86.New minimum still = 26, New maximum = 86.New range = New maximum - New minimum = 86−26=60.
Compare old and new range: Step 3: Compare the old range with the new range.Old range = 50, New range = 60.Since 60 > 50, the range increases.
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