Can someone please help me with this question?

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?

The length of triangle base is 26. a line, which is parallel to the base divides the triangle into two equal area parts. find the length of the segment between triangle legs.

Pls brainliest will be awarded if answer is correct