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Find the interquartile range for a data set having the five-number summary: 3.1,9.8,16.1,22.9,28.1

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Answer:

Explanation:

Steps:

Step 1: Put the numbers in order. ...

Step 2: Find the median. ...

Step 3: Place parentheses around the numbers above and below the median. Not necessary statistically, but it makes Q1 and Q3 easier to spot. ...

Step 4: Find Q1 and Q3. ...

Step 5: Subtract Q1 from Q3 to find the interquartile range.

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Answer: 13.1

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