Question: Which of the following scales best suits the data shown?
AnimalHorseDogCowMouse
Average Life-Span (in years)1813223


A ) units of 20
B ) units of 100
C ) units of 5
D ) units of 1,000

Steps to derive

1 3, 13, 18, 22
 [Arrange the data in ascending order.]

2 The scale, units of 5 is most appropriate.

3 Among the given choices, the scale, units of 5 best suits the data shown in the table.



Hence the right answer is Option C

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