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Rohan describes the dataset 16, 40, 39, 45, 20 by calculating the spread. Which equation gives the value of the spread?(1 point)
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40−16=24
40 minus 16 equals 24

45−16=29
45 minus 16 equals 29

45−20=25
45 minus 20 equals 25

40−20=20
40 minus 20 equals 20
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Answer 1

The spread of a dataset is typically calculated as the difference between the maximum value and the minimum value.

In the dataset 16, 40, 39, 45, 20:

• The maximum value is 45.
• The minimum value is 16.

So, the spread can be calculated as:

\[ \text{Spread} = \text{Maximum} - \text{Minimum} = 45 - 16 = 29 \]

Therefore, the correct equation that gives the value of the spread is:

45−16=29 45 minus 16 equals 29.