Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

During a science experiment, a thermometer recorded the following temperatures (in °C) at different times: 18, 21, 24, 17, 19, 24, 20 \nCalculate the range of these temperature readings. a) 24∘C24^{\circ}\text{C} b) 7∘C7^{\circ}\text{C} c) 5∘C5^{\circ}\text{C} d) 6∘C6^{\circ}\text{C}
Intuitive explanation

The range measures how spread out your data is by finding the distance between the highest and lowest values. To find it, identify the maximum and minimum temperatures in your dataset, then subtract the minimum from the maximum. This single number tells you the total span of variation in the thermometer's readings.

Intuitive explanation

The range measures how spread out your data is by finding the distance between the highest and lowest values. To find it, identify the maximum and minimum temperatures in your dataset, then subtract the minimum from the maximum. This single number tells you the total span of variation in the thermometer's readings.

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