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What is the range of the following data values?

48, 61, 57, 82, 79

A. 48
B. 82
C. 34
D. 130

Answer :

To find the range of a set of data values, you subtract the smallest value from the largest value in the set.

Here are the steps to solve this problem:

1. Identify the smallest value: Look through the list of numbers. In this case, the smallest number is 48.

2. Identify the largest value: Look through the list again to find the largest number. Here, the largest number is 82.

3. Subtract the smallest value from the largest value: Subtract 48 (the smallest number) from 82 (the largest number).

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82 - 48 = 34
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So, the range of these data values is 34.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 34.