Genetic Factors and Growth Quick Check

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

1.05, 1.2, 1.15, 1.2, 1.4.

Calculate the average weight of the kittens, in pounds.

(1 point)
Responses

1.0
1.0

1.15
1.15

1.3
1.3

1.2
1.2

Answer 1

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

The weights are: 1.05, 1.2, 1.15, 1.2, 1.4.

First, add the weights together:
1.05 + 1.2 + 1.15 + 1.2 + 1.4 = 6.1 pounds.

Next, divide by the number of kittens (which is 5):
6.1 / 5 = 1.22 pounds.

So the average weight of the kittens is approximately 1.22 pounds. Since this option isn't listed, if forced to choose from the provided options, you could round to 1.2 pounds, which is the closest option available.

Therefore, the best response is: 1.2.