Two quick pre-calc problems. Thank you so much!

Your friend swims on the school team. in his first four races, his times are 24.7, 23.5, 25.6, and 27.2 seconds. which time listed for his next race would make the range larger?

[10 points, algebra 2]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?

Write a function rule for the table. hours worked pay 2 $16.00 4 $32.00 6 $48.00 8 $64.00 p = 16h p = 8.00h p = h + 16 h = 8.00p