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Which number can be added to the data so that the range of the data will be 50?

Which number can be added to the data so that the range of the data will be 50?-example-1
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Answer: C

Explanation:

First, rearrange the data from least to greatest: 45, 47, 54, 59, 81, 90

  • The range = greatest value(max) - smallest value(min).
  • The current range = 90 - 45

Substitute in each of the answer choices, subtract the minimum value from the maximum value, and find one that result in 50.

  • A. 90 - 44 = 46
  • B. 130 - 45 = 85
  • C. 90 - 40 = 50
  • D. 90 - 6 = 84
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