Question

The box plots show the weights, in pounds, of the dogs in two different animal shelters.

Weights of Dogs in Shelter A

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

22

24

26

28

30

Weights of Dogs in Shelter B

Which describes the spread of the data in the two box plots?

O

The data in shelter A show more spread than the data in shelter B.

The data in shelter B show more spread than the data in shelter A

The data in shelter A range from about 17 to 28, while the data in shelter B range from about 16 to 20

The data in shelter A range from about 21 to 28, while the data in shelter B range from about 18 to 20.

Answer 1

Answer:

The data in shelter A show more spread than the data in shelter B.

Step-by-step Explanation:

Judging from the data set given for shelter A and shelter B in the diagram of the box plots attached below, shelter A has a data set that ranges from 8 pounds to 30 pounds, while shelter B ranges from e can infer that the data in shelter A has more spread than the data in shelter B ranges from 10 to 28.

Taking into consideration the range of the data set of each shelter, shelter A obviously has a larger range compared to shelter B. This implies that, the data in shelter A show more spread than the data in shelter B.

Answer 2

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation: