Look at this set of 8 numbers:9,8,9,1,2,3,8,9How would the range change if the number 8 replaced the number 1 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Q. Look at this set of 8 numbers:9,8,9,1,2,3,8,9How would the range change if the number 8 replaced the number 1 in the set?Choices:(A)increase(B)decrease(C)no change
Identify Numbers and Change: Step 1: Identify the original set of numbers and the proposed change.Original set: 9,8,9,1,2,3,8,9Change: Replace 1 with 8
Calculate Original Range: Step 2: Calculate the range of the original set.Original set sorted: 1,2,3,8,8,9,9,9Range =Maximum−Minimum=9−1=8
Modify Set and New Range: Step 3: Modify the set as proposed and calculate the new range.Modified set: 9,8,9,8,2,3,8,9Modified set sorted: 2,3,8,8,8,9,9,9New Range =Maximum−Minimum=9−2=7
Compare Original and New Range: Step 4: Compare the original and new ranges to determine the change.Original Range = 8New Range = 7Since 7 is less than 8, the range decreases.
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