Q. Rachel has the following data:15,12,7,p,5,7If the range is 10, which number could p be?Choices:(A)5(B)16
Calculate Range: Calculate the range of the given numbers excluding p. The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values.Max value without p = 15, Min value without p = 5.Range = Max - Min = 15−5=10.
Determine Impact of p=16: Since the range with p included must also be 10, p must either increase the maximum value or decrease the minimum value but still keep the range as 10. Check if p=16 affects the range: New Max = 16, New Min = 5, New Range = 16−5=11.
Determine Impact of p=5: Check if p=5 affects the range:New Max = 15, New Min = 5, New Range = 15−5=10.
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