The problem states that the given dataset is missing a number. We are given the range of the dataset as 25.5. We need to find two possible values of the missing number. The given data set is $9, 0, -2, 4.5, 8, 7.5, -1.5, 13.5, 19, -1, 2$.
2025/3/12
1. Problem Description
The problem states that the given dataset is missing a number. We are given the range of the dataset as 25.
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The given data set is .
2. Solution Steps
First, let's sort the given data set in ascending order:
The range of a dataset is the difference between the largest and smallest values.
Range = Largest Value - Smallest Value
The current largest value is 19 and the smallest is -
2. So the current range is $19 - (-2) = 21$. Since the actual range is 25.5, we need to either decrease the smallest value or increase the largest value.
Case 1: We increase the largest value. Let the missing number be . If is the new largest number, then the range becomes .
Case 2: We decrease the smallest value. Let the missing number be . If is the new smallest number, then the range becomes .
Therefore, the two possible missing numbers are 23.5 and -6.
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3. Final Answer
The two possible missing numbers are 23.5 and -6.
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