Question

this line plot shows the weights of some kittens. weights of kittens
what is the difference between the weight of the heaviest kitten and the weight of the lightest kitten?
\\( \frac { 1 } { 8 } \\) of a pound \\( \frac { 4 } { 8 } \\) of a pound \\( \frac { 5 } { 8 } \\) of a pound \\( \frac { 6 } { 8 } \\) of a pound

Explanation:

Step1: Identify heaviest and lightest weights

From the line - plot, the heaviest kitten's weight is $\frac{6}{8}$ pounds (since it has the right - most position among non - zero data points) and the lightest kitten's weight is $\frac{1}{8}$ pounds (left - most non - zero data point).

Step2: Calculate the difference

The formula for the difference is $d=\text{Heaviest}-\text{Lightest}$. Substitute the values: $d = \frac{6}{8}-\frac{1}{8}$.
Since the denominators are the same, we subtract the numerators: $\frac{6 - 1}{8}=\frac{5}{8}$.

Answer:

$\frac{5}{8}$ of a pound