Question
These are the scores for two randomly selected lacrosse teams. Find the range of the number of goals scored by each team. Based on the range, which team has a more consistent number of goals scored?
Lacrosse Team 1: 6 0 4 17 3 12
Lacrosse Team 2: 23 14 22 14 17 22(2 points)
The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 1 is __. The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 2 is __. Based on the range, Lacrosse Team __ has a more consistent number of goals scored.
The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 1 is 17 - 0 = 17.
The range of the number of goals scored by Lacrosse Team 2 is 23 - 14 = 9.
Therefore, Lacrosse Team 2 has a more consistent number of goals scored since their range is smaller.