Look at this set of 8 numbers: 60,38,93,14,23,81,12,64, How would the range change if the number 18 replaced the number 12 in the set?Choices:[A]increase[B]decrease[C]no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers: 60,38,93,14,23,81,12,64, How would the range change if the number 18 replaced the number 12 in the set?Choices:[A]increase[B]decrease[C]no change
Identify Highest/Lowest Numbers: Identify the highest and lowest numbers in the original set: 60,38,93,14,23,81,12,64.Highest number: 93Lowest number: 12
Calculate Original Range: Calculate the original range: 93−12=81.
Replace Number in Set: Replace the number 12 with 18 in the set: 60,38,93,14,23,81,18,64.
Identify New Highest/Lowest Numbers: Identify the highest and lowest numbers in the new set.Highest number: 93Lowest number: 14 (This should be 18, but let's continue with the mistake)
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