Mrs. Yamaguchi's class weighed the potatoes that they grew in their garden and recorded the data in a table. What are the least and greatest weights of the potatoes in the data set?
Weights of Potatoes (in pounds)
1
4
3
8
5
8
1
2
5
8
1
2
1
2
3
4
1
4
1
8
3
4
1
2
3
8
1
2
3
4
3
8
The least weight is
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pounds and the greatest weight is
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pounds.
The least weight of the potatoes in the data set is 1 pound, and the greatest weight is 8 pounds.
To find the least and greatest weights of the potatoes in the data set, you need to examine the given table and identify the smallest and largest values. Here's how you can do it:
1. Begin by scanning the table and noting down all the different weights of the potatoes that are listed.
2. As you go through the list, look for the smallest and largest values. To determine the smallest weight, find the potato with the lowest weight in pounds. To identify the largest weight, locate the potato with the highest weight in pounds.
Based on the data you provided, here are the least and greatest weights of the potatoes in the data set:
The least weight is 1/8 pound, and the greatest weight is 8 pounds.