\( \text{Subtract the smallest number from the largest number.} \)
Question 1:
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\[ \begin{array}{l} \text{Here is a list of numbers:} \\ \rule{0pt}{0.5cm} \\ \begin{array}{c} 2 \quad 4 \quad 4 \quad 7 \quad 8 \end{array} \\ \rule{0pt}{0.5cm} \\ \text{Work out the range of these numbers.} \end{array} \]
Answer:\( 6 \)
Explanation:
\begin{aligned}&\text{The range is the difference between}\\&\text{the largest and smallest number.}\\&\text{Largest number: } 8\\&\text{Smallest number: } 2\\&\text{So, } 8 - 2 = 6\end{aligned}