Question

The box plots show the weights, in pounds, of the dogs in two different animal shelters. Weights of Dogs in Shelter A 2 box plots. The number line goes from 6 to 30. For the weights of dogs in shelter A, the whiskers range from 8 to 30, and the box ranges from 17 to 28. A line divides the box at 21. For shelter B, the whiskers range from 10 to 28, and the box ranges from 16 to 20. A line divides the box at 18. Weights of Dogs in Shelter B Which animal shelter has the dog that weighs the least? shelter A shelter B Both shelters have a dog with the lowest weight of 8 pounds. Both shelters have a dog with the lowest weight of 10 pounds.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Shelter A

Step-by-step explanation:

For Shelter A: the whiskers range from 8 to 30

so, the minimum weight of Shelter A is 8 pounds.

For For Shelter B: the whiskers range from 10 to 28

so, the minimum weight of Shelter B is 10 pounds.

Which animal shelter has the dog that weighs the least?

The answer is: Shelter A

Note: whiskers are plotted are from the minimum to Q1 and from Q2 to the max.

See the attached figure.