The tables show the actual weights in ounces of two brands of canned beans that are both labeled fifteen ounces. Calculate the range of each and show your work. Which brand would you rather buy and why?

Brand A:

18 15 19 17 15 16 18 15 19

Brand B:

15 15 15 16 15 15 14 16 12

Question

The tables show the actual weights in ounces of two brands of canned beans that are both labeled fifteen ounces. Calculate the range of each and show your work. Which brand would you rather buy and why? 


Brand A:

18 15 19 17 15 16 18 15 19


Brand B:

15 15 15 16 15 15 14 16 12

anonymous · Answer

@SolomonZelman

crashonce · Answer

To calculate the range, you could take the lowest weight and subtract it from the highest weight

crashonce · Answer

SO both Brand A and Brand B have a 'range' of 4 ounces

crashonce · Answer

But Brand A has generally higher weights so buying Brand A for a few extra ounces wouldnt do much harm

anonymous · Answer

So the answer is B?

crashonce · Answer

It depends. If you want to get the 15 ounces, yes Brand B is your choice.

crashonce · Answer

There is just the chance that Brand A may have a few extra ounces. But B would be good!
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anonymous · Answer

Thanks.

crashonce · Answer

No problem Glad to help :)

anonymous · Answer

Can you help me with a few more?