You weight 5 kittens all from the same litter and get the following data (in pounds):

Question

1.05,1.2,1.15,1.2,1.4.
Calculate the average weight of the kittens, in pounds.
Options:
1.0
1.2
1.15
1.3

Answer 1

To find the average weight of the kittens, add all the weights together and then divide by the number of kittens.

1.05 + 1.2 + 1.15 + 1.2 + 1.4 = 5

There are 5 weights (5 kittens), so now we divide the total weight by the number of kittens:

5 / 5 = 1 pound

Therefore, the average weight of the kittens is 1 pound. However, this doesn't align with the options provided.

Let's check the calculation again:

1.05 + 1.2 + 1.15 + 1.2 + 1.4 = 6 pounds

Now divide by the number of kittens:

6 / 5 = 1.2 pounds

So the correct average weight of the kittens is 1.2 pounds.

Option:
1.2