The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l }
\hline 53.00 & 64.69 & 46.33 & 72.14 & 56.86 & 67.91 & 47.89 & 66.10 & 61.80 & 44.33 \
61.49 & 45.76 & 80.00 & 79.06 & 41.75 & 59.91 & 49.06 & 52.85 & 46.98 & 10.42 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Which value in this data set is most accurately described as an extreme value?
A) $80.00
B) $10.42
C) $53.00
D) $69.58

Question

The following data represent the total price, in dollars, of 20 randomly-selected gasoline purchases at a certain convenience store. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l l l } 
\hline 53.00 & 64.69 & 46.33 & 72.14 & 56.86 & 67.91 & 47.89 & 66.10 & 61.80 & 44.33 \
61.49 & 45.76 & 80.00 & 79.06 & 41.75 & 59.91 & 49.06 & 52.85 & 46.98 & 10.42 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Which value in this data set is most accurately described as an extreme value?
A) $80.00
B) $10.42
C) $53.00
D) $69.58

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An extreme value in a data set is a value that is much larger or smaller than the other values. In this data set, the value of $10.42 is the most extreme because it is much smaller than the other values, which are all above $40. The value of $80.00 is relatively high compared to some of the other values, but it is not as extreme as $10.42.

The Following Data Represent the Total Price, in Dollars, of 20