Question

A veterinarian treated dogs this morning. The list below gives the weights (in pounds) of each dog.
41,36 ,20 ,36 ,62 , 5, 6
Find the range of the data set.

Answer 1

To find the range of a data set, subtract the smallest value from the largest value.

1. Identify the smallest and largest values in the list:
- Smallest value: 5
- Largest value: 62

2. Calculate the range:
\[
\text{Range} = \text{Largest value} - \text{Smallest value} = 62 - 5 = 57
\]

Therefore, the range of the weights of the dogs is **57 pounds**.