Question

Subtract the sum of the three lowest numbers from the sum of the three highest numbers.
11 36 7 38 3 45
39 10 48 37 12 36

The answer is supposed to be 104, I need the steps to show how the answer is 104.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 112

Step-by-step explanation:

Put the data in the ascending order:

• 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 36, 36, 37, 38, 39, 45, 48

Sum the 3 lowest numbers:

• 3 + 7 + 10 = 20

Sum the 3 highest numbers:

• 39 + 45 + 48 = 132

Subtract the sums:

• 132 - 20 = 112