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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyRange of race times

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A runner's times in five races were 21, 19, 23, 20, and 22 minutes. What is the range of these times, in minutes?

Answer: 4

23 − 19 = 4.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 2
2 halves the range.
If you answered 21
21 is the median.
If you answered 42
42 adds the largest and smallest.

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