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Chapter 11: Q. 1 (page 621)

Which value is the upper extreme for the data 12, 6, 23, 10?

Short Answer

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The upper extreme is 23.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given Information.

The provided data are 12, 6, 23, and 10.

02

Step 2. Calculation.

To calculate the upper extreme in the provided data, arrange the provided data in sequence,

6,10,12,23

Hence, the upper extreme is 23.

03

Step 3. Conclusion.

The upper extreme is 23.

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