These are the score for two randomly selected major league baseball teams. Find the range of the number of runs scored by each team. Based on the range, which team has a more consistent number of runs scored?

Question

Red Sox: 10 9 7 4 6 14
Pirates : 8 6 3 7 4 1
The range of the runs scored by the Red Sox is _____ number of runs scored by the Pirates is _____. Based on the range, ______ has a more consistent number of runs scored.

Answer 1

The range of the runs scored by the Red Sox is 14 - 4 = 10.
The range of the runs scored by the Pirates is 8 - 1 = 7.

Based on the range, the Pirates have a more consistent number of runs scored.