[6.05] MA.6.S.6.1

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:

15 15 14 12 15 16 14 15 15

Brand B:

14 15 15 16 15 15 14 16 14

Question

[6.05] MA.6.S.6.1

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:

15 15 14 12 15 16 14 15 15


Brand B:

14 15 15 16 15 15 14 16 14

anonymous · Answer

Brand a because the range is 4 rather than 2 because Brand A is 16 - 12 and Brand B is 16 - 14. Hope that helps!

anonymous · Answer

thnx, so you want the one with the greater range because it is 15 oz more often?