Which term is defined as the difference from the largest number to the smallest number (max - min)?

• A. Line graph
• B. Maximum
• C. Range
• D. Median

Answer: (C)

The range is the difference between the largest and smallest numbers, showing how spread out a set of values is. To find it, identify the biggest value and the smallest value, then subtract the smallest from the largest (max − min). For example, if the data are 2, 5, 7, and 9, the largest is 9 and the smallest is 2, so the range is 9 − 2 = 7. This tells you the span of the data.

The maximum is just the single largest value itself, not the spread. The median is the middle value when the numbers are arranged in order. A line graph is a way to display data, not a measure of spread.