The weights of 9 different cats, in pounds, were used to create the box plot above. Which of the numbers below is the range of the set of weights?
A.
7
B.
3
C.
1.5
D.
11
The range of a set of numbers is calculated by subtracting the smallest number from the largest number. In this case, the smallest number on the box plot is 6 and the largest number is 17. Therefore, the range is 17 - 6 = 11.
The correct answer is D. 11.