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Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is correct. For each point on the scatterplot shown, the x-value represents the weight, in pounds, of a female gray wolf and the y-value represents the number of offspring that wolf produced. The point on the graph with an x-value of has a y-value of . Therefore, the -pound gray wolf produced offspring.
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Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. One of the wolves produced offspring, but its weight was greater than pounds.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. Three of the wolves produced offspring each, but their weights were each greater than pounds.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. Two of the wolves produced offspring each, but their weights were each less than pounds.