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

Answer 1

Your answer is correct, it's shelter A.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

The minimum weight for shelter A is not provided in the given information, but we can compare the minimum weight of shelter B with shelter A's box plot.

As per the given information, the whisker of shelter A ranges from 8 to 30, which means the minimum weight in shelter A is 8 pounds. On the other hand, the whisker of shelter B ranges from 10 to 28, which means the minimum weight in shelter B is 10 pounds. Therefore, shelter A has the dog that weighs the least.