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Measures of Variability — Quiz

Question 10 • Statistical Reasoning

Some teenagers collected trash for a beach clean-up. The data for the number of pounds of trash collected by each teenager are shown. 26 , 26 , 21 , 22 , 20 , 25 , 35 What is the range of the data?

Answer
A
4 point 5 pounds
B
15 pounds
C
9 pounds
D
5 point 0 3 3 pounds

Explanation

The range is the greatest value minus the least value. The greatest amount collected was 35 pounds, and the least was 20 pounds, so 35 − 20 = 15 pounds. The correct choice is 15 pounds.

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