Find the range for the given data set.
-Fred, a local mechanic, gathered the following data regarding the price, in dollars, of an oil and filter change at twelve competing service stations. $\begin{array} { l l l l }
32.95 & 24.95 & 26.95 & 28.95 \
18.95 & 28.95 & 30.95 & 22.95 \
24.95 & 26.95 & 29.95 & 28.95
\end{array}$
A)$\$ 8$
B) $\$ 14$
C) $\$ 12$
D) $\$ 10$

Question

Find the range for the given data set.
-Fred, a local mechanic, gathered the following data regarding the price, in dollars, of an oil and filter change at twelve competing service stations. $\begin{array} { l l l l } 
32.95 & 24.95 & 26.95 & 28.95 \
18.95 & 28.95 & 30.95 & 22.95 \
24.95 & 26.95 & 29.95 & 28.95
\end{array}$  
A)$\$ 8$
B) $\$ 14$
C) $\$ 12$
D) $\$ 10$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The range of a data set is the difference between the highest and lowest values. In this data set, the highest price is $32.95 and the lowest price is $18.95. Subtracting these gives $32.95 - $18.95 = $14.