Question

In a data ,range is 17 and coefficient of range is 0.2 find the smallest term of the data.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let largest value of data be L

and smallest value of data be S.

We are given that the range and coefficient of range of the data are 17 and 0.2 respectively.

Range formula is given by = Largest value - Smallest value

                   17  =   L - S

                  L = 17 + S ---------- [Equation 1]

Coefficient of range formula = (Largest - Smallest) ÷ (Largest + Smallest)

                                       0.2   =    l-s/l+s

                                      0.2 = 17/l+s

                 L + S = 17/0.2 = 85

So,    L + S = 85

       17 + S + S = 85   {using equation 1}

           2*S = 80

             S = 80/2 = 40

Putting value of S in equation 1, we get L = 20 + 40 = 60

Therefore,  Largest value, L = 60

               smallest value, S = 40