Look at this set of 8 numbers:89,58,78,58,58,42,12,98How would the range change if the number 71 replaced the number 12 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:89,58,78,58,58,42,12,98How would the range change if the number 71 replaced the number 12 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Identify Range: Identify the original range of the set:Numbers: 89,58,78,58,58,42,12,98Maximum number: 98Minimum number: 12Original range calculation: 98−12=86
Replace Number and Calculate: Replace the number 12 with 71 and find the new range:New set of numbers: 89, 58, 78, 58, 58, 42, 71, 98New maximum number: 98New minimum number: 42New range calculation: 712
Compare Original and New Range: Compare the original range with the new range:Original range: 86New range: 56Since 56 is less than 86, the range decreases.
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