Question

for two consecutive weeks, everett tracked his daily expenses on transportation. everett made a table to help visualize the data. which week had a larger spread between the highest and lowest daily transportation expenses? first week second week both weeks had the same spread. cannot be determined from the given data. range standard deviation week 1 $14 $12 week 2 $3.50 $4.50

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of range

The range is the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data - set.

Step2: Calculate the range for Week 1

For Week 1, the range is calculated as the difference between the highest and lowest daily transportation expenses. Range of Week 1=$14 - 12=2$.

Step3: Calculate the range for Week 2

For Week 2, the range is calculated as the difference between the highest and lowest daily transportation expenses. Range of Week 2=$4.50 - 3.50 = 1$.

Step4: Compare the ranges

Since $2>1$, Week 1 had a larger spread (as measured by the range).

Answer:

First week