Math Problem Statement

On your own sheet of paper, make a stem-and-leaf plot of the following set of data and then find the range of the data.

83, 71, 62, 86, 90, 95, 61, 60, 87, 72, 95, 74, 82, 54, 99, 62, 78, 76, 84, 92

Solution

Let's go step by step to organize the stem-and-leaf plot and find the range of the data.

Step 1: Organize the Data in Ascending Order

The given numbers are:
54, 60, 61, 62, 62, 71, 72, 74, 76, 78, 82, 83, 84, 86, 87, 90, 92, 95, 95, 99

Step 2: Create the Stem-and-Leaf Plot

A stem-and-leaf plot separates each number into a "stem" (the leading digit) and a "leaf" (the last digit).

Stem-and-Leaf Plot

5 | 4  
6 | 0 1 2 2  
7 | 1 2 4 6 8  
8 | 2 3 4 6 7  
9 | 0 2 5 5 9  
  • The stem represents the tens digit (e.g., "6" represents 60-69).
  • The leaves are the ones digits of the numbers.

Step 3: Find the Range

The range is calculated as:

Range=Maximum valueMinimum value\text{Range} = \text{Maximum value} - \text{Minimum value}

=9954=45= 99 - 54 = 45

Final Answer

  • Stem-and-leaf plot (as shown above)
  • Range of the data: 45

Would you like a more detailed breakdown of how to construct the plot?

Related Questions

  1. How do you interpret a stem-and-leaf plot?
  2. What are the advantages of using a stem-and-leaf plot over a histogram?
  3. Can a stem-and-leaf plot show measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)?
  4. How do you create a back-to-back stem-and-leaf plot for comparing two data sets?
  5. How can outliers affect the range of a data set?

Tip: Always double-check that every number is included in the stem-and-leaf plot to avoid missing data points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Data Organization
Stem-and-Leaf Plot
Range

Formulas

Range = Maximum value - Minimum value

Theorems

None

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7