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Your friend swims on the school team.

In her first four races, her times are 34.6, 29.1, 33.5, and 30.9 seconds.

Which time listed for her next race would make the range larger?

A) 33.8 seconds
B) 32 seconds
C) 34.9 seconds
D) 29.1 seconds

**you dont have to explain how you got the answer, I just need an A, B, C, or D... thanks ;)

User Jason Rowe
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Answer:

C : 34.1

Explanation:

It's the only one that is larger than the maximum. The rest are within 29.1 - 34.6

User Interimpulso
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Correct answer is B bc it extends the range of her times, creating variation.

User Shoval Sadde
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