You weigh a group of eight kittens for 6 days and get the following data (in lb.):
1.6, 1.4, 1.1, 1.8, 1.3, 1.8, 1.2, 1.4
Select the correct average weight. Round your answer to one decimal place.
(1 point)
Responses
1.1 lb.
1.1 lb.
1.8 lb.
1.8 lb.
1.5 lb.
1.5 lb.
1.4 lb.
To find the average weight, you add up all the weights and divide by the number of kittens.
1.6 + 1.4 + 1.1 + 1.8 + 1.3 + 1.8 + 1.2 + 1.4 = 10.6
10.6 ÷ 8 = 1.325
Rounded to one decimal place, the correct average weight is 1.3 lb.