The coefficient of range of a dataset is 0.6 and

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2021-12-04

The coefficient of range of a dataset is 0.6 and the range is 60. Then the largest observation in the dataset is ?.
a. 70
b. 90
c. 20
d. 80

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Alrew1959

Alrew1959

Beginner2021-12-05Added 16 answers

Step 1
It's given that coefficient of range =0.6
And range =LS=60 (1)
Step 2
We know that,
Coefficient of range =LSL+S
0.6=60L+S
0.6L+0.6S=LS
1.6S=L0.6L
1.6S=0.4L
SL=14 (2)
Now from equation (1),
LS=60
1SL=60L
114=60L [From equation (2)]
L=80
Hence, Option d) is correct.

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