Chris made a table to show the numbers of pets owned by 10 people. The range is 6. What might the total number of pets be? Explain.

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I just need help to understand the question above and the answer to the question. 

Answer 1

Well, lots of people own no pets.  The range is the span between the highest number and the lowest number.  So assuming someone in that group of 10 people owns no pets (0), then with a range of 6, someone owns 6 pets, and all the rest fall in between.

 

Hope this helps, Hannah!