Multiple choice

The table below shows the number of hours worked in a week by different employees. Employee Hours Worked A 35 B 40 C 42 D 38 E 30 F 45 What is the range of the hours worked?

  1. 10

  2. 12

  3. 15

  4. 20

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The range is the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set. The maximum value is 45 (F) and the minimum is 30 (E). Range = 45 - 30 = 15.

AI explanation

The range of a data set is defined as the difference between the maximum and minimum values. From the given table, the maximum hours worked is 45 and the minimum hours worked is 30. Subtracting the minimum from the maximum gives 45 minus 30, which equals 15. The range of the hours worked is 15.