Question

The high temperatures, in degrees Fahrenheit, of 10 U.S. Cities during a day in October are listed below. 72, 50, 54, 66, 58, 79, 54, 99, 40, 68 What is the range of the temperatures? A. 54°F B. 59°F C. 62°F D. 64°F

Answer 1

Answer: B. 59°F

Explanation:

Range = Maximum - MInimum.

From the given temperatures, Maximum temperature = 99 degrees Fahrenheit

Minimum temperature = 40 degrees Fahrenheit

Range = Maximum temperature - Minimum temperature

i.e. Range =99-40 = 59 degrees Fahrenheit

Hence, the range of the temperatures = 59°F i.e. B is the correct option.