Question

The stem and leaf plot shows the weights of animals that visited a pet hospital one day. How heavy was the heaviest pet in the pet hospital that day?
A. 55
B. 59
C.85
D. 95

Answer 1

To solve this problem you must apply the proccedure shown below:
 1. As you can see in the figure attached, at the bottom of the stem and leaf plot you find the key, or the meaning of the information given, which is: 4|6=46 pounds.
 2. Therefore, you have that digits actually are:
 10,12,18,29,32,33,34,34,37,46,55,58,59
 3. The greatest value is 59 pounds. 
 Therefore, the answer is the option B, which is: B. 59