The line plot shows the numbers of kittens in 9 litters delivered in an animal shelter. What is the mean number of kittens in the litters?
To find the mean number of kittens in the litters, we need to add up the total number of kittens and divide by the total number of litters.
From the line plot, we can see the following number of kittens in each litter:
- Litter 1: 4 kittens
- Litter 2: 3 kittens
- Litter 3: 5 kittens
- Litter 4: 3 kittens
- Litter 5: 2 kittens
- Litter 6: 4 kittens
- Litter 7: 5 kittens
- Litter 8: 4 kittens
- Litter 9: 3 kittens
Adding up the total number of kittens:
4 + 3 + 5 + 3 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 4 + 3 = 33
Now, we divide the total number of kittens by the total number of litters (9 litters):
33 kittens / 9 litters = 3.67 kittens
Therefore, the mean number of kittens in the litters is 3.67 kittens.